Blueberry-Orange Muffins

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"The subtle flavor of orange in a blueberry muffin is one my family likes."

 

• Ready In: 48mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins (approximately)

ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup fresh blueberries or 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

• Topping

• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup sugar

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease muffin tin.
2. Sift together the flour, sugar, orange zest, and baking powder into a bowl.
3. Add in blueberries; toss to combine.
4. In another bowl, whisk the milk, butter, egg, and salt together; add to flour mixture.
5. Stir quickly just until all ingredients are moistened.
6. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin, dividing evenly.
7. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
8. To make the topping: mix the butter and orange juice together in a bowl.
9. Pour sugar into another bowl.
10. When muffins are read, remove from tins; dip tops into butter mixture and then into the sugar.

Reviews

[gooch621]

Blueberries sank to the bottom of the muffins, despite coating them in flour first. Taste is good, not exceptional. Soft, cake-like texture.

 

[Ashley C.]

One of my favorite recipes! Yum!!!