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Lemon Blueberry Muffins Recipe

Lemon Blueberry Muffins Recipe: Bursting, Zesty, Bakery-Perfect

Moist lemon blueberry muffins with crunchy lemon-sugar topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup oil or melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • cups blueberries
  • Topping: ¼ cup sugar + zest of 1 lemon

Instructions
 

  • Whisk dry ingredients + lemon zest.
  • Whisk wet ingredients.
  • Fold wet into dry.
  • Toss blueberries in flour; fold in.
  • Fill muffin cups full.
  • Sprinkle lemon-sugar topping.
  • Bake at 425°F for 5 min, then 375°F 15–18 min.

Notes

• Full cups + high heat = tall domes
• Frozen berries ok—no thaw
• Freezes perfectly
• Try streusel or glazed variation
• Summer in a muffin