Lemon Blueberry Crumble Muffins

Servings:

12 large muffins

Ingredients:

For the muffin batter:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

For the blueberry filling:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the oat crumble topping:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the muffin batter

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in lemon juice and zest.

Step 2: Combine the muffin batter with dry ingredients

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
2. Do not overmix.

Step 3: Prepare the blueberry filling

1. In a small bowl, mix together blueberries and granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, until berries start to release their juice.

Step 4: Assemble and bake muffins

1. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
2. Spoon a few blueberries into each cup, followed by a sprinkle of oat crumble topping.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: Prepare the oat crumble topping

1. In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Add cold butter and mix with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Variations:

• For an extra crunchy topping, bake the muffins for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on top.
• Substitute other types of citrus fruits like orange or lime zest in place of lemon zest.

Enjoy your delicious Lemon Blueberry Crumble Muffins!