Bursting with sweet, juicy berries, a bright hint of citrus, and topped with a delicate, irresistible crunch, these Blueberry Honey Sugar Muffins are breakfast perfection in every single bite. Every tender crumb is laced with real fruit sweetness and elevated by the fragrant, nectar-rich warmth of Lesley Elizabeth’s Blueberry Honey Sugar. Simple ingredients, bakery-style flair, and the comforting aroma of fresh baking that makes every morning feel special 🫐✨.
Serves: 12–14 muffins
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Ingredients:
Topping: ¼ cup Lesley Elizabeth Blueberry Honey Sugar 1½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
Muffins: 2 cups fresh blueberries, picked over and divided 1⅛ cups + 1 teaspoon Lesley Elizabeth Blueberry Honey Sugar 2½ cups all-purpose flour 2½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted & cooled slightly ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
Heat the Oven: Preheat to 425°F. Spray a standard muffin tin with vegetable oil spray or line with paper liners and spray lightly.
Make the Citrus Topping: Stir ¼ cup Lesley Elizabeth Blueberry Honey Sugar and the grated lemon zest together in a small bowl until combined; set aside.
Make the Berry Swirl: Bring 1 cup of the blueberries and 1 teaspoon of Lesley Elizabeth Blueberry Honey Sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, mashing the berries with a spoon several times and stirring frequently, until the berries have broken down and thickened (about 6 minutes). Transfer to a small bowl and cool to room temperature (10–15 minutes).
Whisk Dry Ingredients: Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk the remaining 1⅛ cups Blueberry Honey Sugar and eggs together in a medium bowl until thick. Slowly whisk in the melted butter and oil until combined, then whisk in the buttermilk and vanilla until smooth.
Combine Batter: Using a rubber spatula, fold the egg mixture and the remaining 1 cup of fresh blueberries into the flour mixture until just moistened. The batter will be very lumpy with a few spots of dry flour—do not overmix.
Layer, Swirl & Top: Fill muffin cups half-full with batter and top each with about a teaspoon of the cooked berry mixture; swirl gently with a toothpick. Divide the remaining batter evenly over the top to fill and slightly mound the cups. Top with the remaining cooked berry sauce and swirl gently using a figure-eight motion. Sprinkle the lemon-sugar topping evenly over each muffin.
Bake & Cool: Bake for 17 to 18 minutes, rotating the tin halfway through, until the tops are golden and just firm. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5 more minutes before serving.
Why Use Lesley Elizabeth Blueberry Honey Sugar?
This specialty sugar blend layers natural honey warmth and rich fruit notes into every layer of the muffin. Instead of standard white sugar, Lesley Elizabeth Blueberry Honey Sugar creates an aromatic, golden crown with a delicate crunch that brings out the sweet, natural tartness of fresh berries.
Tips & Variations
Don't skip the berry reduction swirl—it creates an irresistible, bakery-style ribbon of concentrated flavor throughout the center.
Watch carefully during the last few minutes of baking, as the high 425°F heat gives them a rapid, bakery-style crown lift!
Swap buttermilk for whole milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice if you don't have buttermilk on hand.
Serve warm with a smear of salted butter or a drizzle of honey alongside your morning coffee or tea.
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