Crumb-Topped Blueberry Muffins

Name: Crumb-Topped Blueberry Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 6 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cold butter; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/3 cups whole milk; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups fresh blueberries; TOPPING:; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons cold butter

For years I've searched for the perfect blueberry muffins without success. Then I came up with this winning recipe.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
6 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh blueberries
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the eggs, milk, orange zest and extracts; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Gently fold in blueberries (batter will be stiff).
Fill paper-lined or greased muffin cups two-thirds full. In a another large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoonful over each muffin. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 219 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Crumb-Topped Blueberry Muffins in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2004

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Kensmoma

Nov 13, 2015

Super good! I loved the addition of almond and vanilla extract. It made them taste similar to the blueberry muffins at the Costco bakery. I added an extra 1/3 c. sugar to the recipe and left off the crumb topping and it was perfect. Thanks for a great recipe!
gypsy2

Apr 24, 2010

adoppermann. ok we get it you dont like it. get over it already. i have been using this recipe for years and have had alot of success with it. I dont use as much extract as called for and I dont ad the orange peel. as I allways have I adjust recipes to my taste. thats called cooking!
adoppermann

Apr 11, 2009

Absolutly the worst recipe ever tried! The muffins were not very sweet and there was way too much extract called for. Just [email protected]!!
adoppermann

Apr 11, 2009

Absolutly the worst recipe ever tried! The muffins were not very sweet and there was way too much extract called for. Just [email protected]!!
adoppermann

Apr 11, 2009

Absolutly the worst recipe ever tried! The muffins were not very sweet and there was way too much extract called for. Just [email protected]!!
adoppermann

Apr 11, 2009

Absolutly the worst recipe ever tried! The muffins were not very sweet and there was way too much extract called for. Just [email protected]!!
adoppermann

Apr 11, 2009

Absolutly the worst recipe ever tried! The muffins were not very sweet and there was way too much extract called for. Just [email protected]!!
abbeymay

Jan 15, 2009

Yummo! Love these muffins! Easy! Perfect after 18 minutes in the oven.