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over the top blueberry muffins

Recipe by
Joan Penney
Platte City, MO

Fresh berries, a kiss of lemon zest, and butter muffins with crumb topping all come together with over the top taste!

yield 6 muffins
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For over the top blueberry muffins

  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon zest, grated
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    butter, cold
  • 1 c
    fresh blueberries (may use frozen if fresh is not in season-do not thaw)
  • CRUMB TOPPING
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, room temp or melted

How To Make over the top blueberry muffins

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 Line muffin tin with papers or use non stick spray in each well
  • 2
    Whisk together sugar, egg, vanilla, milk and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  • 3
    In another bowl combine flour, and baking powder. Cut in butter (I grate the butter for ease in mixing. Dough will be crumbly. Add liquid ingredients, mix well. If batter seems too stiff add a touch of milk (1 Tablespoon at a time) Add berries, lightly stir so as not to crush berries.
  • 4
    Crumb Topping Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Mix well
  • 5
    Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin and top with crumb topping. Bake at 375 17-20 min or until golden brown on top and cake tester comes out clean.
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