Blueberry lemon crumble muffins have berry-filled centers and buttery crumbs on top. A brief hot start helps the batter rise before the oven temperature is lowered to finish the centers.
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Recipe at a Glance
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Preparation: 25 minutes
- Cooking: 22 minutes
- Resting and chilling: Cool 10 minutes in pan
Table of Contents
Ingredients
Muffins
| Ingredient and amount |
|---|
| 260 g all-purpose flour, plus 1 teaspoon for berries |
| 150 g granulated sugar |
| 2 teaspoons baking powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt |
| 2 large eggs |
| 100 ml neutral oil |
| 180 g plain yogurt |
| 60 ml whole milk |
| Zest of 1 lemon |
| 1 tablespoon lemon juice |
| 200 g blueberries |
Crumble
| Ingredient and amount |
|---|
| 50 g all-purpose flour |
| 35 g granulated sugar |
| 30 g cold unsalted butter, cubed |
Before You Start
Do not overmix after wet and dry ingredients meet; a few small lumps are fine.
Directions
1. Prepare
Heat oven to 210°C (410°F). Line a 12-cup muffin pan. Rub crumble butter into its flour and sugar to make coarse crumbs and refrigerate.
2. Mix
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Whisk eggs, oil, yogurt, milk, zest and juice separately. Fold together just until combined.
3. Add berries
Toss berries with teaspoon flour and fold into batter. Divide among muffin cups, filling nearly to the top. Add crumble.
4. Bake
Bake 5 minutes at 210°C, then reduce oven to 180°C (355°F) without opening. Bake 15–18 minutes more until centers spring back and a skewer has no wet batter.
5. Cool
Cool in pan 10 minutes then transfer to a rack so bottoms do not become soggy.
Cook’s Tips
- Do not overmix after wet and dry ingredients meet; a few small lumps are fine.
- Measure ingredients before starting and use the stated pan size. Cooking times are a guide; follow the texture and doneness cues in the method.
Storage
Keep covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days. Freeze cooled muffins up to 1 month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen berries?
Yes, fold in without thawing. Baking may take slightly longer.
Can I omit crumble?
Yes. The muffins bake normally without it.