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Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping

This is the BEST recipe for homemade Blueberry Muffins with a Crumb Topping. Soft and airy muffins bursting with flavor from fresh blueberries and lemon. These muffins from scratch are so easy and quick to make.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, measured then sifted
  • tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulate sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 1 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tsp all-purpose flour

crumb topping-

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, measured then sifted
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter cold
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar

lemon glaze-

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line muffin pan with liners.
  • Prepare batter: In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Beat together the sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add the lemon juice, vanilla, sour cream, and oil and mix on low speed until combined (or with a spatula).
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold with a spatula until combined.
  • In a bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tsp flour and add to the muffin batter and gently incorporate.
  • Evenly distrube the batter amongst the 12 muffin cups.
  • Prepare crumble: Combine together flour, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and sugar until crumbly mixture forms (fork works great).
  • Add the crumb topping onto the muffins.
  • Bake muffins at 400°F for about 17-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean and muffins are golden.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl mix the cream cheese until smooth, add the powdered sugar and lemon juice and beat until creamy. (The glaze is optional.)
  • Remove baked muffins from muffin pan and fully cool on a cooling rack.
  • Drizzle icing on top of muffins and serve.
  • Enjoy!