Description
Delight in these Spiced Blueberry Muffins, blending the sweet juiciness of fresh blueberries with a warm touch of cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly moist with a lightly crisp sugary topping, these muffins make for a comforting breakfast or snack treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Egg
- 1/2 cup Milk
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
Add-ins & Topping
- 2 cups Fresh Blueberry
- 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lightly spray the muffin pan to ensure the muffins don’t stick after baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to cream together the 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add Milk: Stir in the 1/2 cup milk thoroughly to combine with the creamed mixture, forming the wet base of your batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg until evenly distributed.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the 2 cups fresh blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the top of each muffin with the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to create a sugary crust.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 24 to 28 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 to 8 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving warm to enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for the best texture and flavor, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and moist.
- To add more flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
- For a healthier option, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- If you want a crunchier topping, mix some coarse sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle over the muffins before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Spiced Blueberry Muffins, blueberry muffins, cinnamon muffins, breakfast muffins, homemade muffins
