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Best Blueberry Muffins

Classic fresh blueberry muffins are tender and sweet.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries divided (plus more for tops)
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 4 Tablespoons oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
Topping:
  • 1/4 cup Sparkling Sugar or Turbinado Sugar to sprinkle on top

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Spray a standard-sized muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or use cupcake liners.
  3. Bring 1/2 cup of the blueberries and 1 Tablespoon of sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mash the berries with back of spoon while cooking, until berries have broken down -- about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  4. In large mixing bowl, mix sugar, eggs, melted butter, and oil until combined. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Carefully fold in remaining 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries. Do not overmix batter.
  5. Scoop muffin batter into prepared muffin cups, filling to the top. Spoon a small dollop of cooked blueberry mixture into the center of each muffin. Using a sharp utensil, swirl blueberry mixture into batter. If you have extra blueberries, I suggest placing several blueberries on the top of each muffin before baking. Sprinkle with sparkling or turbinado sugar.
  6. Bake until the muffin tops are lightly golden -- 18-22 minutes. If the muffins are larger, the baking time may need to be increased. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve with butter.