Blueberry Muffins
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Looking for the best blueberry muffin recipe? Look no further! Bursting with juicy berries, these moist and tender muffins taste just like the ones from your favorite bakery.
These blueberry muffins are loaded with juicy berries and topped with a sparkling sugar crust that practically begs you to take a bite. The recipe is simple, but the flavor is anything but. The secret? A mix of vanilla and almond extract. Vanilla adds the classic bakery-style flavor, while almond brings out the fruit and gives the muffins a little something extra.
In the summer, I use fresh blueberries, but frozen work too—just don’t thaw them first or the batter will turn purple. The muffins freeze beautifully, so go ahead and make a double batch. You’ll be glad to have them on hand for easy breakfasts or snacks.
“I made these for my husband’s coworkers…they are still raving about them two weeks later. Huge hit. Recipe is a keeper!”
What You’ll Need To Make Blueberry Muffins
- All-purpose flour, baking powder & salt – The dry mix: flour provides structure, baking powder helps the muffins rise, and salt brings out the flavor.
- Butter & sugar – Creamed together to create a rich, tender crumb and sweetness.
- Eggs – Bind the batter and add structure so the muffins hold together.
- Vanilla & almond extract – For warm, bakery-style flavor with a hint of nuttiness.
- Milk – Loosens up the batter just enough and adds moisture.
- Fresh blueberries – Fresh is best if you’ve got them, but frozen work too—just add them straight from the freezer (the batter may be a little streaky, but it’ll bake up just fine).
- Turbinado sugar – Also called raw sugar or demerara sugar, this coarse, golden sugar adds a pretty sparkle and a crunchy top. Look for it in the baking aisle; it’s great for topping muffins, cookies, and even oatmeal (or you can add it to your coffee).
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients. To begin, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to blend.
Step 2: Cream the butter and sugar. Next, beat the butter and sugar for a few minutes until light and creamy.
Step 3: Add the eggs and flavoring. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Then beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Step 4: Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Gradually mix in the flour mixture alternating with the milk. The batter will be on the thicker side.
Step 5: Finish the batter. Using a rubber spatula, fold the blueberries into the batter.
Step 6: Fill the pan. Spoon the batter into a muffin tin lined with paper liners. (It’s important to use the liners, otherwise the blueberries will stick to the bottom of the pan, making the muffins difficult to remove.) Sprinkle the turbinado sugar over top.
Step 7: Bake and cool. Bake for about 30 minutes, then let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Because they’re packed with juicy blueberries, they stay moist for days—but they can get a little soggy. To store, line an airtight container with paper towels, place the muffins in a single layer, and top with another layer of paper towels. Keep them on the counter for a few days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2¼ cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (also called raw sugar or demerara sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and put an oven rack in the middle position. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Spray the pan and the liners with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl and beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract and almond extract. (The batter may look a little grainy -- that's okay).
- Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, beating on low speed to combine. The batter will be very thick. Add the blueberries to the batter and fold gently with a spatula until evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin (an ice-cream scoop with a wire scraper works well here); they will be very full. Sprinkle the turbinado sugar evenly on top of the muffins.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until lightly golden. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of each muffin to free it from the pan if necessary (the blueberries can stick), then transfer the muffins to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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THE BEST…… EVER…… MAKE THESE NOW….. !!!!!!!
This is my go to blueberry muffin recipe. I found this recipe during 2020 . They are easy to make and super delicious. Throw any OTHER recipe you have away and try these today !
After trying several other recipes for blueberry muffins, I made these today.
Although the others were good, these were fabulous!
I loved the generous amount of blueberries, the soft texture ( but not crumbly), the crispy top with sugar crust and the nice rise and perfect flavor. And it was easy to make.
Now, I have the best recipe.
Thank you so much!
Great muffins. Buttery taste. Mine overcooked in 26 minutes, so I will put a thermometer on my oven (it is getting old) or check them at 22 minutes next time. I did cut back on the sugar a smidge and didn’t miss it.
You’re my go to chef for all of our recipes! My husband always asks if this is from you. I must have messed up bc my muffins are dry & except for the blueberries are kind of tasteless. I did substitute almond milk & truvia complete. Any suggestions?
Hi, thanks for your nice words about the recipes – so glad you like them! I’m sorry you had a problem with the muffins – the almond milk should not have made a difference, and many people have written that they’ve used sugar substitutes in my baking without a problem, so that shouldn’t have been an issue either. Dryness is usually caused by measuring the flour incorrectly. Did you use the spoon and level method to measure the flour? Even a few extra ounces can make a big difference. This article/video explains it nicely. Also, could they have been a bit overbaked?
SWEBSTER – I used a 1/2 and 1/2 blend of allulose and Lakanto Classic sweetener for this recipe and it turned out great. I didn’t have milk, so I just used water. Sweeteners like Truvia Complete and Lakanto use mostly erythritol which, if a lot of in a recipe, it often results in a weird cooling effect to the final product (like eating a Peppermint Patty). I countered this by only using a 1/2 cup of the erythritol based sweetener and a 1/2 cup of allulose, to make up the full 1 cup.
I wanted to cut the carbs further and make the muffin recipe more diabetic friendly, so I substitute out the all purpose flour for the Fiber Gourmet high fiber flour. The recipe came out wonderfully… light and fluffy muffins with the right sweetness and mouthfeel. My kids gave the muffins a resounding two thumbs up despite the “healthy” modifications.
Thank you again, Jenn for another amazing recipe!
I found these way TOO sweet….just consulted an old FF cookbook and it calls for 1/3 cup of sugar. Maybe tastes have changed.
I used jumbo organic blueberries. Fabulous! I took these straight from the oven in the muffin tin to the park for Saturday morning coffee. My friends exclaimed “Please make these again and again!” Are there any extras?…Big hit! The top remains crunchy on the only one left for my tea on Sunday morning. As Jenn’s instructions read, I left it uncovered on the counter.
These muffins are quintessential blueberry muffins!! My husband loves them and I make them often. Just the right amount of sweetness! My go to blueberry muffin recipe! Thanks!!
Made then for the first time with gluten free flour lactose free milk salted butter and frozen blueberries right out of the freezer…added regular sugar on top as I didn’t have the other. They were done in 26 minutes.
Best blueberry muffin recipe ever…Thankyou!
We love these muffins!
This is my go to recpie for blueberry muffins from now on!
Thankyou for sharing
What high altitude adjustments would you recommend?
Hi Aj, I don’t have experience baking at high altitudes so, unfortunately, I don’t have any wisdom to share – I’m sorry! You may find these tips helpful though.