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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Excellent recipe!! I made this the other day and wow. Batter came together as described and I used my hand mixer to avoid over mixing and gluten development. Batter was very thick and I used frozen blueberries which I lightly dusted with flour to keep them from sinking but they probably would have been fine due to that thick batter. I used an ice cream scoop and sprayed the pan and liners which was a new step to me. I had a little extra so put that in a ramekin. I checked them at 20 minutes and baked another ten. I’m at 7,000 feet but made no adjustments to baking powder.
They are DELICIOUS!!! The sugar topping added a nice little crunch. I froze them on a sheet pan then vacuum sealed them. Thawed, they are just as delicious. Thank you for a fabulous blueberry muffin recipe…I’ve been searching for one for decades. ❤️
Just made these. They were delicious! I reduced the sugar to 6 Tbl and left out the sugar topping. The muffins were plenty sweet. Next time I will reduce the sugar to 5 Tbl.
Can you use frozen blueberries?
I pick fresh and freeze the blueberries.
Just wondering if I do, should I thaw or just add frozen to batter. Thanks!
Yes, frozen blueberries are fine. Just add them to the batter frozen. Just keep in mind they may take a touch longer to bake as the frozen blueberries will make the batter colder. Enjoy!
These are, hands down, the best muffins I’ve ever made. Today I made them with a mix of blueberries and raspberries.
Another great recipe from my new go-to food guru! The muffins were moist with a tender crumb and much better than supermarket bakery muffins. Jenn Segal, you know your stuff! The addition of almond extract is a great addition.
First I made Ms. Segal’s marble cake recipe (so good that weeks later my 11-year-old grandson still raves about it and is now irritating his mother by comparing all baked goods to The Cake, lol) and now I’ve made these delish blueberry muffins. When I scored a bunch of organic blueberries from the Farmer’s Market I knew that some would go in my Greek breakfast yogurt but some were going into MUFFINS, baby! And I also knew I was going to Once Upon A Chef for the recipe!
I doubled the recipe and kept out half the batter to add chocolate chips for the grandkids who don’t like blueberries but will eat anything if it includes chocolate! Hmmm…maybe I should have added chocolate to some of the blueberry muffins… either way, some are going to a new neighbor to welcome them to the neighborhood, and some are a treat for two of my grandkids who have offered to come to pull weeds and help mulch my flower beds.
Hi Jenn:
Since I have buttermilk on hand and want to use it up, do you think I might be able to sub buttermilk for the milk? If so, do I need a little baking soda too? ( no clue, just read the latter in a waffle recipe that also had baking powder:-)
Thank you, Wendy
Hi Wendy, I’d stick with regular milk here.
Would I be able to add some lemon extract to give it a slight lemony flavor instead of the almond extract since I have none. If so, how much should I use
Sure, Elijah, that’s fine. I’d recommend 1/2 to 1 teaspoon. Enjoy!
Dear Jenn,
These muffins are amazing and are a staple in our household now! We live in Sweden and pick our own blueberries in the end of the summer, this is one of our favourite recipes!
The trick with the brown sugar on top is amazing, it gives this amazing little extra, thank you!!
Really good! I used a cup for cup gluten free flour blend with no issues. Only used 3/4 cup of sugar and it was perfect for me.
Same for me on gluten free flour! I’m going to cut back on sugar next time!
Wonderful muffin recipe! I used half the sugar and they still turned out great. Also used Kamut All purpose flour. So delicious I”‘ll be making again!