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Close-up of a delicious lemon blueberry muffin, dusted with sugar and garnished with a lemon slice, with two more muffins blurred in the background.
Layla

Zesty Lemon Blueberry Muffins

These delightful lemon blueberry muffins are bursting with fresh citrus zest and juicy blueberries, topped with a delicate lemon glaze for an irresistible breakfast or snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Large egg room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest from 1 large lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups Fresh blueberries rinsed, patted dry, tossed with 1 tbsp flour
For the Lemon Glaze (Optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Muffin pan (12-cup)
  • Paper muffin liners
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Zester
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, whole milk, melted and cooled unsalted butter, and lemon zest until just combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a rubber spatula just until the ingredients are barely combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine and will result in tender muffins.
  5. Gently fold in the flour-tossed fresh blueberries. Tossing them in a little flour beforehand helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins during baking.
  6. Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue to bake for another 17-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the muffins cool, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice, a teaspoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is desired.
  10. Once the muffins are mostly cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze generously over the tops. Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving.

Notes

Overmixing the batter is the number one cause of tough muffins; mix just until no dry streaks of flour remain. For an extra boost of lemon flavor, you can add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter. These muffins are best enjoyed on the day they are baked. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.