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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour – for structure
  • Granulated sugar
  • Baking powder – for lift
  • Baking soda – helps browning and tenderness
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh lemons – zest and juice
  • Blueberries – fresh or frozen
  • Unsalted butter – melted and cooled
  • Neutral oil like canola or vegetable
  • Plain yogurt or sour cream – for moisture
  • Milk – dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
  • Large eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Confectioners’ sugar – for the glaze

Instructions
 

  • Prep the pan and oven. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups. Higher heat at the start helps create nice domed tops.
  • Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.Add the finely grated zest of 2 lemons and rub it into the sugar-flour mixture with your fingers to release the oils.
  • Prepare the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup melted cooled butter, 1/4 cup neutral oil, 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream, 1/2 cup milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. The mix should be smooth and fragrant.
  • Toss the blueberries. If using fresh berries, pat them dry. If using frozen, do not thaw.Toss 1 1/2 cups blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to help prevent sinking and bleeding.
  • Combine gently. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir with a spatula just until a few streaks of flour remain. Fold in the blueberries, stopping as soon as they’re dispersed.The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
  • Fill the cups. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them nearly to the top for a tall rise. Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on top of each muffin if you like a slight crunch.
  • Bake for lift, then finish. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 10–13 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely. Let the muffins sit in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.This helps set the crumb and prevents sogginess.
  • Make the zesty glaze. In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup confectioners’ sugar with 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and a pinch of lemon zest until smooth and pourable. Adjust with more sugar to thicken or more juice to thin.
  • Glaze and enjoy. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins. Let it set for 10–15 minutes, then serve.