Lemon Glazed Blueberry Muffins
Good dreary Monday morning to you all! New England has a forecast of about 6 straight days of rain…I mean I know it is Spring and Mother Nature tends to like rain around this time of year, but 6 straight days of rain is just plain brutal.
The only good part about it being so wet, cold, and rainy outside is that I get to stay inside any make lots of goodies. I know most people really hate rainy days and while I am not a huge fan; I can at least appreciate the down time to do things inside the house, like cook/bake!
These muffins I made this weekend were my cry for Spring flavors. I have said this before and I will say it again. Nothing says Spring to me more than Lemon. It is bright and refreshing and all around just a great flavor especially when you pair it with other things like I did with these muffins!
Ingredients for Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1-1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Cooking Spray
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 450ΒΊ.
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender, or 2 knives, until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Combine buttermilk, egg, and rind; stir well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stir until just moist. Gently fold in the blueberries.
Spoon batter in a 12-muffin cup pan that has 12 muffins cups that have been coated with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes or until the muffins spring back with lightly touched. Remove from pans immediately to cool on a while rack.
Combine lemon juice and powdered sugar in a small bowl with a whisk. Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled muffins.
Calories 187, 4.8 grams of fat.
47 Comments
Becky
Your muffins are gorgeous, and I love the lemon blueberry combo. The lemon glaze adds a bright finish with sweet blueberries. Mouth watering pics, too.
The sun is shining today, Yeah! So I’m going to try planting flowers today. Wish me luck!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Becky! Lemon and blueberry has to be one of my favorite combinations. They just go so well together.
I am so jealous! I am glad someone is getting to enjoy some nice weather!
Priscilla - She's Cookin'
Sorry to hear about the dreary weather, but I’ll check back to see what yummy treats you come up with while cooped up inside. You’re off to a terrific start – love lemon with blueberry π Have a super, hopefully not too soggy, week!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Priscilla! It stinks to be cooped up insides, but I am sure I will find plenty of things to do to keep me busy hehe π
Stacey Rider
You had my attention at lemon glazed… but blueberries and lemon go so well together. I’ve got to try these, I know my family will devour them fast. Your blueberries look so fresh!
RavieNomNoms
Hi Stacey! Haha, I am the same way when I see “lemon glazed” or just “glazed” in general! They were extremely fresh. I am lucky to have people in my life that have GORGEOUS blueberry bushes and I get tons of them to freeze each summer. This was part of the batch from last summer π
Lauren
Great pics. Love the lemon glaze onto. Delish
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Lauren!
Emily Malloy @Cleanliness
I want some. PLEAAAAAAAASE?!?
RavieNomNoms
Sure Miss Emily, come on over and grab some. There are still a few left π
Hester aka The Chef Doc
Yup, these are fabulous π Hands down. I’m sorry to hear about the weather you’re going to be having; that doesn’t sound that great. But, hooray for more cooking/baking time!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Hester! I couldn’t agree with you more, I am trying to look on the bright side of these dreary days this week! Cooking/baking definitely makes everything better
Carolyn
These look heavenly…look at that glaze dripping into the blueberries. So great!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Carolyn! Yes that really sealed the deal on these being yummy, glaze tends to make everything better, hehe
Claire
OMG I LOVE blueberry lemon flavors. So freaking good. Must make these STAT.
RavieNomNoms
Yes please do Claire!! They are definitely a must make, they are really delicious
Cheryl and Adam @pictureperfectmeals.com
There’s probably nothing better in the world than fresh baked blueberry muffin for breakfast and the lemon glaze makes it that much more yummy. I know what you mean about wanting spring, though. Even here in the South it’s been a slow chilly slog to summer. It’s int he 50s today! Granted we live in the mountains but it’s usually much warmer and drier by now.Still… these muffins will bring some spring cheer!
RavieNomNoms
I would have to agree! Yea, it has been a little colder and wetter here than I would like it to be, but eh ::shrugs shoulders:: whatcha gonna do? These definitely made it feel brighter outside than it actually is
Kate@Diethood
Ohhhh I am loving that glaze!! The muffins look ammmmmazing!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Kate!! π
SpicieFoodie
Your forecast sounds as bad as ours, blah! It’s also been so cold in the 40s and 50s, double blah! Your muffins do have Spring written all over them. They sound delicious and a great way to get in a better mood.
RavieNomNoms
Seriously blah!! These definitely helped make me feel like it was more Spring-ish outside than it actually is haha
Laura @ Family Spice
I love blueberries & lemons. Great combo. And it’s been dreary here in San Diego, too. Sun only seems to shine during the week while the kids are at school! Torture!!
RavieNomNoms
Ugh, that is awful Laura! I hate that it has been so dreary everywhere. Mother Nature needs to cut us some slack here…
Kim-Liv Life
Raven! Wow, these totally hit the spot. We are due for our own rain tomorrow and I happen to have some frozen berries in the freezer. Might just be the day to use those up! Hope there is a break in the rain.
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Kim! That is what I used! I always have frozen blueberries in my freezer. Ends up being SUCH a good thing to have around all the time. Especially those dreary mornings when blueberry pancakes are JUST the pick me up you need π
BigFatBaker
I agree, lemon is a total spring flavor in my book too! These sound so delicious and fresh. Great job!
RavieNomNoms
Thanks so much! π
gingerbreadbagels
I LOVE blueberry muffins. These look so good especially with the glaze on them! π
RavieNomNoms
I love them too Lindsey! Thanks so much my dear!
Drick
blueberries have not come in here, they are in the stores but not ready on the bushes, I can’t wait to go picking but in the time being, I will have to purchase some for muffins like yours…
RavieNomNoms
Hi there Drick, they aren’t quite in season here either. I was just lucky enough to have some left over from last summer in my freezer. I lucked out π
C&C Cakery
That’s funny – I left New England for the West Coast. I thought I was giving up the humid summers and cold as hell winters for the constant rain of BC. I guess you guys need a little sun now and again, eh? These muffins are definitely sunny! I would love to have some with a summer mimosa brunch :3
RavieNomNoms
Haha yes a little sun now and then would be good! OOOO what a great idea to have those with a mimosa! GENIUS!
thecompletecookbook
I am cupcake and muffin crazy! I LOVE your blueberry ones made with buttermilk and the lemon glaze is perfect.
π Mandy
tiffany
We have a bunch of rain too in NC! Urg. Nothing like lemon to bring sunshine to a cloudy day! π
RavieNomNoms
I am too! haha that is too funny. I could eat muffins ALL the time…it is seriously bad. I love the buttermilk too. It adds such a nice flavor to the muffins!
briarrose
Six days of rain…oiy….where has the burning daystar gone?
Beautiful muffins. Blueberries provide such lovely color. The lemon glaze gives a great burst of extra flavor.
RavieNomNoms
Seriously!!
Thank you very much. I love that color that blueberries give things. So pretty huh?
Kita
I succumbed to the blueberry muffin posts and made myself a batch yesterday. I’m pretty sure I’ve finally found a fruit I can learn to love.
RavieNomNoms
YAY! I am so glad to hear that Kita! You can even put blueberries in cake hehe π
Elyse @The Cultural Dish
Mmmm I feel like I can smell these!
RavieNomNoms
They certainly did smell amazing Elyse! Hope you are having a great week!
Matt
Looks great! I think I’ll make this and bring them on our camping trip this weekend.
RavieNomNoms
That is a great idea Matt! They would be perfect for a quick breakfast on your trip!
The Farmers Wife
I love, love, LOVE this recipe! Blueberry muffins are my all time favorite muffin, and this takes it to a whole new level. Great recipe!
Sandra
Love the way the glaze kinda winks at you in anticipation of what’s underneath.