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Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze

Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze
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Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze are moist, fluffy muffins bursting with fresh blueberries, finished with a zesty and sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or light dessert, this easy-to-make recipe balances sweetness with a refreshing citrus tang and a tender crumb.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare your oven and muffin pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to ensure easy release.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), vanilla extract, and lemon zest to infuse citrus aroma into the batter.
  4. Blend wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and gently stir until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
  5. Fold in blueberries: Carefully fold fresh blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly but gently to prevent their juices from turning the batter blue.
  6. Bake the muffins: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Make the lemon glaze: While the muffins bake, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice to create a smooth, pourable glaze.
  8. Glaze and cool: When muffins are slightly cooled but still warm, drizzle the lemon glaze over the tops so it seeps into every delightful bite.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries: Fresh berries give the best texture, but frozen work well when thawed and drained.
  • Don’t overmix your batter: Stir until ingredients just come together to keep muffins airy and light.
  • Zest before juicing: Always zest lemons before juicing to capture maximum flavor for your glaze and batter.
  • Temperature matters: Room temperature wet ingredients mix more evenly for the best crumb.
  • Glaze while warm: Pour the lemon glaze over warm muffins to ensure it spreads smoothly and sets with a beautiful sheen.

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Keywords: blueberry muffins, lemon glaze, breakfast muffins, sweet snack, citrus dessert

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