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Blueberry Lemon Streusel Muffins

Light, fluffy blueberry lemon streusel muffins with a crunchy cinnamon topping and juicy berries in every bite.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Cupcakes & Muffins
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345

Ingredients
  

Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Muffin Batter
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest from a Meyer lemon if available
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries

Method
 

Streusel Topping
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir with a fork until small crumbles form. Some larger clumps are fine. Set aside.
Muffins
  1. Position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven (just above center) and preheat to 400°F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with tulip-style liners. If using standard liners, you will get more than 12 muffins. If not using liners, generously spray each cup with a flour-based baking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Whisk in the melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Then whisk in the buttermilk and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, folding gently with a spatula until just combined—a few streaks of flour are okay. Gently fold in the blueberries. For extra insurance against sinking, toss the blueberries in 1 tablespoon of flour before adding.
  5. Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop or two spoons, divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling tulip liners all the way to the top. (For standard liners, fill only two-thirds full.) Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Serve warm with a pat of butter, if desired. These muffins are also wonderful at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 310mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, rub the lemon zest into the sugar before mixing with the eggs. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before folding into the batter to avoid discoloration. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes. For a taller muffin top, use tulip liners and fill them to the brim. Avoid overmixing the batter once the flour is added to keep the muffins tender.

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