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Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping

Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping

Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping are moist, tender muffins bursting with juicy fresh blueberries and topped with a crunchy, buttery crumb finish. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or brunch, this classic recipe combines sweet berries and a crisp topping for a delightful flavor and texture experience.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Crumb Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. Rinse fresh blueberries and pat dry gently to prevent bleeding.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Incorporate wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep muffins tender.
  5. Fold in the blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries with a gentle hand, ensuring even distribution without bruising the berries.
  6. Prepare the crumb topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, cold butter cubes, and cinnamon (if using) using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture is coarse and crumbly.
  7. Fill muffin cups and top: Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups and generously sprinkle crumb topping over each muffin.
  8. Bake and cool: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Keep blueberries dry to prevent soggy batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Use cold butter for a tender, crisp crumb topping.
  • Generously distribute crumb topping for best texture and flavor.
  • Start checking muffins for doneness at 18 minutes as oven temperatures vary.

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