Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy blueberries and zesty lemon with these scrumptious blueberry muffins topped with a sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to brighten your day.
Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze Recipe
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
Making the Muffins:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Preparing the Lemon Glaze:
- In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Once the muffins have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the muffins.
Enjoy your homemade blueberry muffins with lemon glaze, a treat that combines the best of sweet and tangy flavors!
