Best Blackberry Muffins from Scratch
These Blackberry Muffins are the best way to start your day. After making them dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfect, golden tops every time. Keep reading for my tips on preventing soggy muffins. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken and Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas.
Why This Best Blackberry Muffins from Scratch Is Pure Comfort
- Golden, crispy tops
- Bursting with fresh blackberry flavor
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Better than store-bought and freezer-friendly
What You'll Need for Best Blackberry Muffins from Scratch
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Fresh blackberries
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
- Ground cinnamon
- Zest of one lemon
- Turbinado sugar for topping
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: Melted butter for serving
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Blackberries: Fresh or frozen work, but fresh have better flavor.
- Milk: Any kind will work, but buttermilk adds a nice tang.
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How to Make Best Blackberry Muffins from Scratch
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Melt butter: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, and milk. Stir in the melted butter and lemon zest.
- Combine ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. Fold in the blackberries.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Best Blackberry Muffins from Scratch
- Pro tip: Don't overmix the batter. Stir until just combined to prevent tough muffins.
- Common mistake and fix: If your muffins are soggy, you may have overmixed the batter or used too much liquid. To fix, try using less liquid or mixing the batter less.
- Pro tip: For extra flavor, toss the blackberries in a little flour before folding them into the batter.
- Pro tip: For a streusel topping, mix together some brown sugar, flour, and cold butter, then sprinkle it on top of the batter before baking.
Storing & Reheating Best Blackberry Muffins from Scratch
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Freezing Best Blackberry Muffins from Scratch
Freeze baked and cooled muffins for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat muffins in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat muffins in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. This can make them soggy, so I prefer the oven method.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For extra-tender muffins, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the blackberries with an equal amount of blueberries, raspberries, or chopped strawberries.
- Make-ahead: Muffins can be made ahead and frozen. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved with no changes to the baking time.
- Troubleshooting: If your muffins are browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.
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Best Blackberry Muffins from Scratch
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh blackberries
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
Seasonings
- Ground cinnamon
- Zest of one lemon
- Turbinado sugar for topping
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Melted butter for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Melt butter: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, and milk. Stir in the melted butter and lemon zest.
- Combine ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. Fold in the blackberries.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chef tip: For extra-tender muffins, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the blackberries with an equal amount of blueberries, raspberries, or chopped strawberries.
- Make-ahead: Muffins can be made ahead and frozen. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved with no changes to the baking time.
- Troubleshooting: If your muffins are browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled muffins for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Oven reheat: Reheat muffins in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat muffins in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. This can make them soggy, so I prefer the oven method.
- Make ahead: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 270
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sat. Fat: 5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Best Blackberry Muffins from Scratch FAQs
Yes, the batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Overmixing the batter or using too much liquid can result in dry muffins. Try mixing the batter less and using less liquid.
Yes, frozen blackberries can be used. They may release more liquid, so you may need to add a little more flour to the batter.
Yes, preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C) and bake the muffins for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freezing is also an option.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Best Blackberry Muffins from Scratch and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
