Bursting with Blueberry Goodness

I love when I'm craving something sweet while I'm at the grocery store and I see the pack of pre-packaged muffins starring at me...its tempting.  I bought them out of curiosity.  How can you call them "Farm Fresh" Blueberry Muffins if they don't expire for the next two weeks?  Regardless, I bought them just to see what they tasted like...They smell delicious...but artificial, like blueberry flavoured gum.  I'm convinced they add Blueberry extract to enhance the aroma when you open the box.  Its just not the same smell that I get when I buy a fresh muffin from a bakery, or make them myself.  With Blueberry season just finishing up, why not make them and enjoy a fresh, warm, homemade blueberry muffin? This recipe will have your kitchen scented with a fresh aroma of blueberries and nutmeg. 

1 Cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon of vanilla

2 teaspoons of baking powder

1/4 teaspoon of salt

2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup of milk

2 1/2 cups of fresh blueberries

For the topping

1 Teaspoon of nutmeg

1 Teaspoon sugar

~Preheat oven to 375 F

~Line muffin tin with liners (approx 12 muffins)

~In a mixer, beat sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy then add the Vanilla, Baking Powder and Salt and mix to combine

~Add half the flour and half the milk and gently mix using a spatula or wooden spoon. (Using this method will ensure your muffins are light and fluffy) Once combined, add the remaining milk and flour. Gently fold in the Blueberries

~To make the topping just simply combine the sugar and nutmeg and set aside

~Scoop the batter into the lined muffin tin, (be sure to use liners for these muffins or they may stick to your muffin tin) and top each one with a sprinkle of the topping. The sugar will crystallize in the oven and create a sweet and crisp topping

~Bake the muffins for 15-20 minutes until light brown and spring back to the touch

If your a chocolate lover you can always add 1/3 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the recipe (add them when you add the blueberries) if you wish. You can never go wrong with adding a bit of chocolate! 


Natalie