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Blueberry Muffins

By Lorraine

Easy blueberry muffins are made lighter by substituting applesauce for some of the butter for a yummy, cake-like breakfast or snack time treat.One of my favorite things about summer is fresh blueberries. I have already shared a few recipes for blueberry muffins and I have yet another. This recipe for blueberry muffins produces a lighter, more cake-like crumb. I also swapped out half of the butter with applesauce to make them a little less in calories and lower in fat.
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Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make yummy, cake-like muffins. Substitute applesauce for some of the butter to make them a little healthier.

Recipe Yield

The original recipe says the yield is 12 muffins.  It did not indicate a special muffin pan or baking cups. Using regular size muffin tins yielded 24 average-sized muffins for me. 

 
 
Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make yummy, cake-like muffins. Substitute applesauce for some of the butter to make them a little healthier.
 
 

How to freeze muffins tips

The muffins freeze nicely and since this recipe makes a large batch, you can pop them into the freezer to keep just-baked fresh.
  • Cool muffins completely before wrapping and freezing. To freeze, wrap securely in foil or freezer wrap, or place in freezer bags.
  • Label with the name of the recipe and the date.

Baked products should be stored at 0°F or lower. Muffins can be stored frozen for up to 3 months and be sure to use within the recommended storage time for the best flavor and texture.

Thawing muffins

Muffins can be thawed completely at room temperature, or heat frozen muffins in the microwave or conventional oven as directed below:
For microwave oven, place unwrapped muffin on napkin, microwave-safe paper towel or plate. Microwave on HIGH about 30 seconds for each muffin.
For conventional oven, heat foil-wrapped muffins at 350°F 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the muffins.

 
 
Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make yummy, cake-like muffins. Substitute applesauce for some of the butter to make them a little healthier.

Muffins are great to grab on the way out the door because they aren’t messy and can be eaten from your hand. They are also a sweet treat for sharing.

 
Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make yummy, cake-like muffins. Substitute applesauce for some of the butter to make them a little healthier.
 

How to make blueberry muffins

Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.Wash berries, remove any stems and blot dry.
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
Zest a lemon.
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
Add the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda into a bowl.
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
Whisk together until combined. Set aside.
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
In a large mixing bowl, add the sugar, butter and lemon zest.
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
Mix until combined.
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
Add the vegetable oil and applesauce and mix until combined.  Don’t worry if the mixture looks curdled. Mix in the eggs one at a time.
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
Whisk in the sour cream, milk and vanilla.
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
Add half the flour mixture and stir until combined.  
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
Fold in the rest of the flour and mix thoroughly.
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
Toss in the blueberries.  
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
Fold in with a spatula until just combined.
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
Using a scoop, fill each cup with batter.
 
 
Easy recipe and step-by-step directions for making homemade blueberry muffins for the beginner cook or baker.
If you like, sprinkle the tops with cinnamon sugar.  Bake muffins 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
 

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Blueberry Muffins Supreme Recipe

slightly adapted from: Entenmann’s Bake Shop Cookbook
 
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbs baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 Tbs. butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • finely grated zest of 1 lemon or orange
  • 2 Tbs vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375 F
 
Grease 2 12-cup muffin pans or line with paper baking cups.
 
Add the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda to a bowl; whisking until ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.
 
In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar, butter, lemon zest, vegetable oil and applesauce until thoroughly combined.  Don’t worry if the mixture looks curdled. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Whisk in the sour cream, milk and vanilla.
 
Add half the flour mixture and stir until combined.  Fold in the rest of the flour and mix thoroughly.
 
Fold in the blueberries with a spatula until just combined.
 

Using a scoop, fill each cup with batter; bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

 
 
 
Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make yummy, cake-like muffins. Substitute applesauce for some of the butter to make them a little healthier.
 
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Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make yummy, cake-like muffins. Substitute applesauce for some of the butter to make them a little healthier.

 

Comments

  1. Kristina says

    We love blueberries too. I make muffins with blueberries and strawberries. This year we got zero strawberries though. Your muffins look delicious.

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