Blueberry-Lime Muffins
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
22 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
12 muffins
Blueberry-Lime Muffins
Description
Blueberry-Lime Muffins combine sugar infused with fresh lime zest into a batter made from all-purpose flour, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream. The sour cream enriches the muffins, giving them a moist and tender crumb. Fresh or frozen blueberries folded in add bursts of fruitiness throughout.
The muffins are baked at 400°F until golden and set, with an optional topping of coarse sugar to provide texture contrast. The lime zest brings a fresh citrus aroma and flavor that complements the blueberries. These muffins suit breakfast or snacks where a balance of fruity and slight tangy elements is welcome.
The recipe, adapted from a known source, provides straightforward steps to achieve even muffins with a gentle rise and moist interior.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- lime zest of two
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- sugar optional, coarse
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper muffin liners.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and lime zest. Mix with clean fingertips until sugar is moistened and fragrant. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
- In large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thoroughly incorporated. Continue beating while slowly pouring in the oil. Add in vanilla.
- Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture alternately with sour cream. Gently fold in blueberries. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups and if desired, top with a sprinkling of coarse sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-22 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh lime zest to maximize citrus flavor in the batter.
- Gently fold blueberries into the batter to avoid crushing them and turning the batter purple.
- Coarse sugar topping is optional but adds a pleasant texture contrast.
- Baking time between 20-22 minutes ensures muffins don’t dry out; test doneness with a toothpick.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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