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Buttery Crumble Topped Blueberry Muffins

Buttery Crumble Topped Blueberry Muffins - Soft, Juicy, and Comforting

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour: 2 cups for the muffin batter, plus 1 tablespoon for tossing the blueberries.
  • Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup for the batter.
  • Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (light or dark) for the crumble.
  • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons to help the muffins rise.
  • Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon for extra lift and tenderness.
  • Kosher salt: 1/2 teaspoon for balance.
  • Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (melted and slightly cooled) for the batter, plus 6 tablespoons (cold) for the crumble.
  • Buttermilk: 3/4 cup for moisture and a soft crumb (see substitution note below).
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream: 1/2 cup for richness.
  • Large eggs: 2, at room temperature.
  • Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons.
  • Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon (optional but recommended).
  • Fresh or frozen blueberries: 1 1/2 cups.
  • For the crumble: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional), and 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes.
  • Coarse sugar (optional): For sprinkling on top.

Instructions
 

  • Prep the pan and oven. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease each cup.
  • Make the crumble. In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until shaggy and clumpy. Refrigerate while you make the batter.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Combine the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, yogurt, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Bring the batter together. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir gently until just combined. A few small lumps are fine. Don’t overmix.
  • Toss the berries. In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour. This helps keep them from sinking. Fold them into the batter with a light hand.
  • Fill the cups. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Add the crumble. Generously top each muffin with a handful of crumble. If you like extra crunch, sprinkle a little coarse sugar over the crumble.
  • Bake. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool and enjoy. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. They’re fantastic warm, when the crumble is most aromatic and the berries are jammy.
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