Easy Blueberry Muffins

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These Easy Blueberry Muffins are a breakfast classic, combining tender, moist batter with bursts of juicy blueberries. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, they’re quick to prepare and bake in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy mornings or a sweet snack, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite. Top them with a sprinkle of sugar for extra sweetness, and enjoy them warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days!
Sarah Recipes
Updated on Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:11:36 GMT
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These Easy blueberry muffins can be prepared swiftly as they do not require any extravagant grocery shopping. These muffins take a unique shape with the incorporation of blueberries as these stand above the rest, soft vanilla scented batter. Blueberry muffins are perfect for a snack any time of the day because they are comforting, sweet, and fruity.

These muffins are delightful in blueberry flavor and because they are friendly towards picky eaters, they can be enjoyed by all. The technique of mashing half the berries was incredibly helpful to satisfy everyone.

Essential Ingredients and Selection Tips

  • Use fresh blueberries when possible as they provide the best texture, but unfrozen blueberries work as well.
  • Room temperature butter as well as granulated sugar create pleasant little crunchy pieces inside.
  • Pure vanilla extract is always the right choice as it brings out the best essence of blueberries.
  • If you want to get fancy, add vanilla coffee cream as it serves increased flavor.

Baking Steps: Combined Mashing, Tweaking, and Timing Techniques

Adding water into already mixed ingredients and subsequently incorporating the beaten eggs is done by blending componentes but never overbeating them.
Incorporating the Flour: Done interchanging with milk for the softest possible outcome.
Mashing half will fuse the overall taste, while whole blue berries provide a blast of fruit within.
To ensure the perfect dome, muffin cups are to be filled to three quarters.
Make sure to check for cake with golden tops, removing a toothpick should still keep a few moist crumbs on the wooden stick.
Let it rest in the tin for five minutes before putting them onto a rack.
These blue berry muffins should be eaten immediately while still warm and fresh.
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What my grandmother used to say: the mouth watering muffins have berries in each and every ounce and This recipe guarantees every bite to have a blueberry because of the brilliant technique of mashing half the berries.

Basic Twists

Sprinkle some coarse sugar on top before placing it in the oven to give it a sweet bite after baking, or finish with a sour lemon glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice for a touch of brightness.

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With the number of attempts made to bake these, I can confidently state that they can be enjoyed beyond just breakfast, they are memories in the making. Whether this muffin is consumed along with morning coffee, placed in lunch boxes, or served at the weekend's brunch, each bite of these blueberry muffin brings a feeling of blissful warmth.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes, you can use frozen blueberries. Do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
→ Can I make these muffins gluten-free?
Yes, substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
→ How do I store leftover muffins?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
→ Can I add other fruits?
Yes, try raspberries, strawberries, or diced apples for a different twist.
→ Can I make these muffins dairy-free?
Yes, use dairy-free butter and milk alternatives like almond or oat milk.

Easy Blueberry Muffins

These easy blueberry muffins are tender, fruity, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re a classic treat everyone will love!

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes
By: Sarah

Category: Baking & Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (12 muffins)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Muffin Batter

01 ½ cup butter
02 1 ¼ cup sugar
03 2 eggs
04 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 2 cups flour
06 ½ teaspoon salt
07 2 teaspoons baking powder
08 ½ cup milk

→ Blueberries

09 2 cups blueberries
10 3 teaspoons sugar (for topping)

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.

Step 02

In a large bowl, blend the butter, sugar, and eggs until well combined.

Step 03

Add the vanilla extract and blend well again.

Step 04

Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer, alternating with the milk, until a thick batter forms.

Step 05

Mash half of the blueberries and stir them into the batter. Gently fold in the remaining blueberries.

Step 06

Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners. Fill each muffin cup with batter.

Step 07

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 08

Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. For extra sweetness, sprinkle the tops of the muffins with sugar before baking.
  2. Use fresh or frozen blueberries. If using frozen, do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
  3. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Tools You'll Need

  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners or cooking spray
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (butter, milk)
  • Contains gluten (flour)
  • Contains eggs

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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