These blueberry muffins are a timeless classic, combining tender, moist crumb with bursts of fresh blueberries and a hint of citrus from orange zest. Baked until golden and lightly sugared on top, they offer the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. This recipe has an old-fashioned charm and captures the essence of homemade comfort baking, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 5 tsp sugar
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 eggs (large )
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray or grease a muffin pan.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ¾ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Make a well in the center.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, oil, and orange zest.
- Pour into the well in the dry mixture.
Step 4: Combine Batter
- Gently stir until just combined, do not overmix.
- Fold in blueberries.
Step 5: Fill Muffin Cups
- Spoon batter into 10 muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
- If using a 12-cup pan, fill the two empty cups halfway with water to promote even baking.
Step 6: Add Topping & Bake
- Sprinkle each muffin with ½ tsp sugar.
- Bake for 23–25 minutes, until lightly browned.
Step 7: Cool & Serve
- Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Use lemon zest instead of orange zest for a brighter citrus note.
- Gently toss blueberries with a teaspoon of flour to help keep them from sinking.
- Substitute half the oil with applesauce for a lighter texture.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for added aroma.
- Fold batter minimally to avoid tough muffins—mix just until combined.
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top for a crunchy bakery-style finish.
- Swap in frozen blueberries (no need to thaw) to bake off-season.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warm spice notes.
- For larger muffins, fill fewer cups and increase baking time slightly.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12.5gSaturated Fat: 2.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1.1mg
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