Delicious Fresh Blueberry Muffins Recipe Your Family Will Love
Enjoy these easy fresh blueberry muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. Bursting with flavor, they are a family favorite!
Equipment
- - Muffin pan
- - Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Pastry Cutter
- cupcake liners
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- 2 cups All-purpose flour This forms the base of your muffins for that fluffy texture.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the muffins, balancing the tartness of the blueberries.
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder Ensures your muffins rise well and have a light, airy quality.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances all the flavors in the batter.
- 2 units Eggs Acts as a binder while adding moisture and richness.
- 1/2 cup Butter, melted Provides a luscious flavor and tender texture.
- 1/2 cup Milk Keeps the muffins moist and adds creaminess.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Infuses a warm, aromatic scent into your muffins.
- 2 cups Fresh blueberries Use washed, drained, and picked-over berries for juicy bites of freshness.
For the Streusel Topping
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour Creates the crumble texture for a delicious topping.
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar, packed Adds a rich, caramel-like flavor to the streusel.
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar Sweetens the topping for a delightful contrast.
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Introduces a warm spice that enhances the overall flavor profile.
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness in the topping.
- 2 tablespoons Butter, cold Helps form a crumbly texture that bakes up beautifully.
Instructions
How to Make Fresh Blueberry Muffins
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of melted butter, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined and fold in 2 cups of fresh blueberries.
- In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup of flour, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons of cold butter until crumbly.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of streusel topping over each muffin.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack before removing from the pan.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Serve warm with a pat of butter for an extra treat!