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These Bakery Style Lemon Blueberry Muffins are tender and moist with a buttery streusel topping and a drizzle of sweet lemon glaze. Irresistible!
You may have noticed that I've been in a crummy mood lately? Oops, that was a spelling error. I meant to say a crumb-y mood. As in, these kind of crumbs. And now I've made Bakery Style Lemon Blueberry Muffins with another wonderful crumb topping - see what I mean?
Yes, we're definitely quite partial to all things crumb-y. Well not all things. Not like crumbs on the floor and definitely not like crumbs in the bed. Oh no. But when it comes to baked goods with a lovely layer of buttery sweet crumbs, that's when we're hopelessly enticed. And these Bakery Style Lemon Blueberry Muffins perfectly fit the bill!
So when I had the opportunity to spend some time with three of my favorite little girls, I decided something crumb-y and yummy like these Bakery Style Lemon Blueberry Muffins were in order. We had a lot of fun cooking together and the resident photographer/grandpa caught the young chefs in action.
Cooking with children can be one of two things: either a complete disaster (and the biggest mess your kitchen’s ever seen) or a wonderful time of bonding, fun, and equipping a younger generation with essential life skills. Kids love to help in the kitchen and, believe it or not, opportunities for “teachable moments” abound in the midst of measuring flour and creaming butter and sugar.
How to make cooking with kids fun and non-stressful
I spent many hours cooking with my own kids as they were growing up, and now that they’re grown and have children of their own, I’m having fun passing on a bit of culinary proficiency to our next generation. With five of them, seven and under, I always have willing participants when I ask, “Who wants to cook with Grammy?” Over the years, I’ve learned a few tips and tricks to make the experience more enjoyable, not only for them, but for myself as well. Here’s my list.
- Pick a simple project they can feel successful at. Cookies, muffins, cupcakes are all great projects kids will enjoy. Give them a few choices of age-appropriate projects and let them help in the decision-making process.
- Get prepared before the kids even enter the kitchen: lay out supplies, equipment, measuring cups, spoons, scale, etc. Do any necessary (or dangerous) prep to make things run smoothly and safely. The kids don’t have to do the entire project, but make them feel like they’ve been responsible for the whole project.
- Divide the recipe into steps. If you’re working with more than one child at a time, take turns allowing each one to be “on stage.”
- Expect that the recipe will take longer and make more of a mess than if you do it yourself.
- Start with teaching them good kitchen hygiene; the importance of hand-washing and keeping surfaces and equipment clean.
- Talk about the recipe and encourage lots of participation. Let the older kids read the recipe or read it out loud to the younger ones.
- Set the ground rules in advance: cooperation, respecting each other, taking turns, etc.
- Make them think and solve problems appropriate to their age. Ask the kids questions as you proceed. “What would happen if we added too much flour?” “Why do we need to add baking powder, or, what would happen if we skipped the baking powder?” “What is vanilla used for?” There are also math problems that can be solved in the kitchen as well as history (when and how recipes have come into being) and geography (where a particular recipe originates from).
- Most importantly have fun! You’re creating memories both you and the children will carry with them for many years to come.If you’re looking for a great way to start cooking with your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc., this blueberry muffin recipe is perfect.
You can even include a foreign language lesson, teaching the kids to say, “Bon Appetit!” as they offer their delicious Bakery Style Lemon Blueberry Muffins to family, friends, and guests, who will be sure to offer rave reviews.
Love these Bakery Style Lemon Blueberry Muffins? These Morning Glory Muffins are healthy and crazy delicious, and also a wonderful way to start the day!
- CRUMB TOPPING
- 5 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup rolled oats (aka old fashioned oats)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries My favorites are the tiny wild blueberries available at most larger grocery stores.
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
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Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners
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Make the crumb topping by combining the melted butter, sugar, flour, oatmeal and salt. Stir with a fork until crumbs form. Set aside.
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Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium size bowl. Set aside.
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If using frozen blueberries, place them in a small bowl and return to freezer until ready to use. If using fresh berries, place in a small bowl and set aside.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter for 1 minute until soft and fluffy. Add sugar and continue to beat for 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time and beat just until incorporated. Add buttermilk, vanilla and lemon zest and mix on low until combined.
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Remove bowl from mixer. Add flour mixture and stir, by hand, until flour disappears. Do not over mix or muffins will be tough. Gently stir in blueberries.
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Divide mixture evenly in the prepared muffin pan. Sprinkle with the crumb topping.
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Bake at 350˚F for 22 to 25 minutes or until light golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack. Drizzle lightly with the lemon glaze.
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For lemon glaze, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice in a medium size bowl. Stir with a fork or whisk until smooth.
Sandra says
Ok, now I want a muffin. Not just any muffin, one of these!!1
John@Kitchen Riffs says
Lemon and blueberry is such a terrific combo, isn't it? I love them in anything, but maybe they pair best in muffins. These look beyond wonderful -- thanks.
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
Chris - those have to be the most perfect muffins I have seen in such a long time! My mouth is seriously watering right now. Delish!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Oh my gosh Chris your muffins look just amazing!! I love this recipe!!
Norma | Allspice and nutmeg says
Chris, these muffins look better than bakery style to me.
JanetFCTC says
I'm always in a crumby mood here :-p And a lemon mood and definitely a blueberry mood. So these are going on my weekend menu. And if the males in my household are nice, I may even share. ...... NAHHHHH.
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
Oh Sue - I have a new muffin pan and have been looking for a great blueberry, crumble top muffin recipe - so thank you very much! These are beautiful. You ARE the muffin queen, crummy or not -we love ya! 🙂
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
I meant Chris - I saw Sue's name on a previous comment aboe - sorry about that!!! Chris!!! I am hungry - please forgive me 🙂
Susan says
These are just gorgeous, Chris! And, a favorite flavor combination. NIce and bright for Spring!
Pam says
They look so pretty & delicious!
spoon-stories says
These muffins looks great!! Look much better than a bakery^^ Have a nuce day Chris!!
Happier Than A Pig In Mud says
Wish I had one of these for my coffee break today:@)
Veronica says
Oh you are such a tease! You absolutely can not show me pictures of muffins or cake or bread without showing me the inside because I will throw a hissy fit! Not sure how I'd do that online, but I'll throw one at home and record it for you and post it to my blog and say "It's all Chris's fault! She wouldn't show me the inside of her beautiful muffins!" These sound just HEAVENLY and I'm a big fan of bakery-style muffins AND blueberry and lemon together. *sigh*
Angie (@angiesrecipess) says
These struesel muffins look fantastic, Chris.
cheri says
These look amazing! They look so delicious! Where did you find the paper muffins cups holding the muffins? love the way they look.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Beautiful muffins, Chris. Far better than any bakery!
Vicki Bensinger says
Chris these look better than the bakery and sound scrumptious! Such a lovely springtime muffin. Now if spring would finally get here!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
WOAH! These totally do look like they came from a bakery! They look soooo sooo good!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Beautiful crumb-y muffins, Chris! We love blueberry muffins of all kinds at our house and bakery-style, with delectable crumbs on top, always wins out. Thank you for sharing. Pinning!
Debra says
I love the looks of these, Chris. Give me a good topping any day (especially with oatmeal as an ingredient)!
sue/the view from great island says
Say ''bakery style'' and I'll follow you anywhere! These look smashing!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Pin it! Love these muffins. I really like that you used buttermilk and no baking soda. I just taste baking soda in every recipe and it bothers me, I am trying to avoid it.
gloria says
Look amazing! I would love make these Chris. look beautiful!xo
Claire.ek@gmail.com says
Chris the girls are getting so big! Great post and so many good ideas for cooking with kids. I've been showing Ollie ingredients when I cook already and I can't wait to cook with him when he's big enough!
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
These look much more delicious than any bakery can produce it. Amazing!
Monique says
Uncanny:)
We are both spreading the muffin word on Lemon Blueberry:)
Anxious to buy a basil plant:)