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Blueberries : Fresh or frozen
Lemon zest and juice : From fresh lemons
Flour : 2 cups all-purpose
Sugar : ¾ cup granulated
Baking powder : 2 teaspoons
Salt : A pinch
Buttermilk : 1 cup (or substitute with a mixture of 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar + 1 cup milk)
Eggs : 2 large
Butter : ½ cup melted
Powdered sugar : 1 cup (for glaze)
Lemon juice : 2-3 tablespoons (for glaze)
Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Muffin Tin : Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line or grease muffin tin.
Mix Dry Ingredients : In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Toss fresh blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.
Combine Wet Ingredients : Whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice in another bowl.
Fold in Blueberries : Add wet ingredients to dry, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
Fill Muffin Tin : Divide batter evenly, filling each cup ¾ full.
Bake : Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Prepare the Glaze : Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
Glaze and Cool : Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then drizzle glaze over the top.
Notes
Ingredient Substitutions : Use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of buttermilk, or use non-dairy milk and plant-based butter for dairy-free muffins.
Storage : Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.
Reheating : Warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for a fresh texture.