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Glazed Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Glazed Lemon Blueberry Muffins - Bright, Soft, and Bursting with Flavor

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour: 2 cups (plus 1 tablespoon for tossing the blueberries)
  • Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup
  • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter (melted and cooled): 1/4 cup
  • Neutral oil (canola or vegetable): 1/4 cup
  • Buttermilk: 3/4 cup (room temperature)
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream: 1/4 cup
  • Large eggs: 2 (room temperature)
  • Fresh lemon zest: From 2 lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (for the batter)
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh blueberries: 1 1/2 cups (if using frozen, do not thaw)
  • Coarse sugar or sanding sugar: Optional, for topping before baking
  • Powdered sugar: 1 cup
  • Fresh lemon juice: 2–3 tablespoons (to desired consistency)
  • Lemon zest: 1/2 teaspoon (optional, for extra punch)
  • Pinch of salt: Optional, to balance sweetness

Instructions
 

  • Prep your pan and oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  • Combine wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter, oil, buttermilk, yogurt, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Toss the blueberries: In a small bowl, toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to coat. This helps keep them from sinking.
  • Make the batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula just until most streaks of flour are gone. The batter should be thick. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in blueberries: Add the floured blueberries and fold in gently to avoid smashing them.
  • Fill the muffin cups: Divide batter evenly among the 12 cups, filling them almost to the top. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if using for a little crunch.
  • Bake hot, then reduce: Place the pan in the oven and bake at 400°F for 5 minutes. Without opening the door, reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 12–15 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  • Mix the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Add more lemon juice a few drops at a time until the glaze is thick but pourable.
  • Glaze and set: Spoon or drizzle the glaze over cooled muffins. Let it set for 10–15 minutes before serving.
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