Best Moist Blueberry Muffins

 

These blueberry muffins are moist, buttery, and packed with juicy blueberries, with just a hint of warm cinnamon. A golden brown sugar pecan streusel topping adds a perfect crunch and nutty sweetness. Each bite melts in your mouth, making these muffins an irresistible treat for any time of day.

There’s nothing quite like waking up to the smell of freshly baked blueberry muffins wafting through the kitchen, especially on a lazy weekend morning. These muffins are pure comfort food, perfect for when the whole clan is visiting for the holidays or when you just want something simple yet indulgent. With a combination of tangy sour cream, buttery flavor, and juicy blueberries, these muffins are guaranteed to be your new favorite.

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

1. Moist and Tender Texture: Thanks to sour cream, a bit of oil, and butter, these muffins come out perfectly moist every time—none of that dry, crumbly nonsense here!
2. Bursting with Blueberries: Whether you’re using fresh or frozen blueberries, these muffins are packed to the brim with juicy fruit in every bite.
3. Versatile for Any Occasion: Great for lazy weekends, holiday breakfasts, or a quick snack to grab on the go.
4. Streusel Optional (but Highly Recommended): Who doesn’t love a little buttery, sugary crunch on top? It takes these muffins from great to extraordinary.
5. Make Ahead and Freeze Friendly: These muffins freeze beautifully, so you can always have some on hand for surprise guests—or for those mornings when you need a quick win.

What You’ll Need to make these Moist Blueberry Muffins (Be sure to see the full printable recipe below this post.)

• Blueberries: Fresh or frozen, both work beautifully!
• Flour: All-purpose flour gives these muffins structure.
• Cinnamon: gives a nice spice touch
• Sugar: Sweetness to balance the tanginess of the sour cream.
• Sour Cream: The secret to incredibly moist and tender muffins.
• Butter: For rich flavor.*
• Oil: Helps keep the muffins extra moist.
• Eggs: To bind everything together.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda: The dynamic duo for a good rise.
• Vanilla Extract: A little warmth and sweetness.*
• Optional Streusel Topping: Butter, sugar, cinnamon, flour and pecans for a sweet, crunchy topping.

How to make Moist Blueberry Muffins

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
2. Make the Streusel (if using): In a small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon and sugar. Cut in the butter with a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
4. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs and then whisk together sugar, melted butter, oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
5. Combine the Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add the Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries. If using frozen, thaw them completely and then measure. Toss them in a little flour before adding to the batter.
7. Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. If using streusel, sprinkle it generously over the top of each muffin.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. (Tip! For a nice muffin top, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake the muffins for 7 minutes at the higher temperature. Then reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees and bake until the muffins are done. This is a professional bakery technique to create a larger crispy muffin top. The higher heat causes the muffins to rise up.)

Helpful Tips for Perfect Muffins

1. Fresh vs. Frozen Blueberries: If using fresh, toss them in a bit of flour to prevent sinking. If using frozen, do not thaw—just toss them in flour straight from the freezer.
2. Mixing Matters: Don’t overmix the batter; stir until just combined. Overmixing can make muffins dense instead of tender.
3. Streusel Topping Tip: Make the topping first and keep it cold until you’re ready to use it. This helps it stay crumbly and crisp during baking.
4. Do-Ahead Tip: These muffins can be made a day ahead. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
5. Freezing Tip: Wrap cooled muffins individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag. To reheat, pop them in the microwave for about 20 seconds or warm them in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes.
6. Tip! For a nice muffin top, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake the muffins for 7 minutes at the higher temperature. Then reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees and bake until the muffins are done. This is a professional bakery technique to create a larger crispy muffin top. The higher heat causes the muffins to rise up.

Why These Muffins Will Steal the Show

These muffins are the perfect mix of Southern charm and practicality. They’re easy enough for a lazy weekend morning yet impressive enough to serve a house full of guests during the holidays. Plus, with the option to add a crunchy streusel topping, you can customize them to fit any occasion. Whether you’re sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee or sneaking one out of the freezer for a quick snack, these muffins are guaranteed to brighten your day.

Now, y’all go make these muffins—and don’t forget to tell me how they turn out!

Enjoy!

Aletia

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