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Monday, April 25, 2011

To Die for Blueberry Muffins


Blueberry muffins bring back memories of my childhood. I remember how my sisters and I used to get up at 6 in the morning to get ready for school. After getting dressed, we'd go into the kitchen for breakfast. Some mornings we might eat cereal, other mornings it might be leftover cake or cookies. But, every now and then, I'd look on the table and my eyes would light up as I saw a plate of my favorite blueberry muffins warm from the oven. Granted, they were the Duncan Hines made from a mix kind of muffins, but that didn't matter to us. All we knew was that we had a mother who loved us so much that she would get up at 5:30 in the morning just to make them for us.

Now that I'm grown, I find that I'm able to return the favor and the love as I make blueberry muffins for my mother. The Duncan Hines box has been relegated to the pantry for emergencies only and instead I reach for a good recipe and stir them up from scratch. This time, I chose the To-Die-For Blueberry Muffins from the Allrecipes site. Believe me when I say that they really are "to die for." They are amazingly light and fluffy and full of flavor without being too sweet. The best part is that they're sprinkled with a slightly sweet streusel that turns into a crunchy, caramelized topping. One bite and my mother couldn't stop raving about them - "They're better than bakery muffins. They're the best muffins I ever ate. They're just so good." So, if you want to show someone you love them, make them these muffins.

(We couldn't keep our hands off of these.)

To Die For Blueberry Muffins (adapted from Allrecipes)

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 c. milk
1 c. blueberries, fresh or frozen (I used frozen mini blueberries)

Streusel Topping:
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. butter or margarine, cubed
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 500F. Grease 24 mini muffin cups.

Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the oil, egg, and milk. Stir to combine. Fold in the blueberries. Fill each muffin cup with about 1 Tbsp. batter.

Combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the streusel topping. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles sand. Sprinkle the muffins with the streusel.

Bake at 500F for 5 min. After the 5 min. are up, immediately lower the temperature to 350F and continue baking for 7 min. more, or until muffins test done.

Makes about 24-27 mini muffins

Note: This recipe makes way more streusel than you'll need for the muffins. I'd suggest cutting the amounts in half.

This recipe is linked to:
Muffin Mondays
My Meatless Mondays
Just Another Meatless Monday
Mouthwatering Mondays
Midnight Maniac Meatless Monday
Sweet Indulgence Sunday
A Little Birdie Told Me
Tuesday Night Supper Club
Tasty Tuesdays
Hearth and Soul Hop
So Sweet Sundays
Sweet Indulgences Sunday
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52 comments:

  1. ☺lani☺April 25, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Looks inviting! I would like to try this soon! Happy week ahead of you!

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  2. CorinaApril 25, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    That streusal topping looks amazing! I love cinnamon and sugar.

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  3. Emily aka Cook for 6April 25, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    These are a FAVORITE muffin recipe of mine!!!! You aren't kidding - it's hard to resist them!

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  4. Chelle BApril 25, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    My mama would do the same thing, waking up before us kids and preparing special treats on her days off. Cinnamon rolls and blueberry muffins were the mornings that made us the happiest. This looks like a great recipe. Yummy!

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  5. MeghanApril 25, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Those are so cute and they look really yummy!

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  6. SamanthaApril 25, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I'm sold on anything with a streusel topping. Those German bakers were genius.

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  7. MollyApril 25, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    I just ate half a cantaloupe for my breakfast. Trust me, as lovely as a nice piece of fruit can be, it doesn't hold a candle to ones that have been tossed with butter, sugar and eggs. To die for, indeed!

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  8. Young Adventures...April 25, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I love the addition of the streusel topping Lisa! I'm going to have to give these a try. What a sweet way to wake up the family. Have a great week!

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  9. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Awww. how sweet of you to make these for the family :) i bet they taste better than the mix !

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  10. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    My family is addicted to the Duncan Hines Blueberry muffins with streusel topping. I hate making muffins from a box though with all of the preservatives (granted, those muffins are da bomb!). But, I have been looking for a blueberry muffin recipe that would compare or hopefully be even better than that one! Thanks for sharing this, I am adding to my recipe file :)

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  11. A Bowl Of MushApril 25, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    These definitely look to die for!! Yum!

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  12. Dorothy @ Crazy for CrustApril 25, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    These look yummy! I must ask, where did you get the frozen mini blueberries? Was it the regular grocery store? I've been wanting to make blueberry something but no one in my family (including me) likes the big blueberries. :)

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  13. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    These looks so delicious! I'd love to have one with my morning coffee!

    http://pinchofthisthatandtheother.blogspot.com/

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  14. ann @Apples and TwinkiesApril 25, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    These blueberry muffins look really wonderful! I love blueberry muffins and these look special!

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  15. Ott, A.April 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Looks tasty. I can't wait until blueberries are in season and we can be picking them fresh off the tree.

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  16. Katie @ This Chick CooksApril 25, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Thos look fantastic!

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  17. RaeApril 25, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Blueberry muffins are my FAVORITE, and these look delicious! I can't wait until our blueberries are ready so I can try them!

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  18. JeanApril 25, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    they look like the world's best blueberry muffins!

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  19. A multi-dimensional lifeApril 25, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    These muffins look delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. SusanApril 25, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I love blueberry muffins and these look so yummy! I think I'll try baking them in my doughnut pan and have the best of both desserts! Love, Susan

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  21. Sécia MischkeApril 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    These look fantastic! Yum.

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  22. AbbyApril 25, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    There is no such thing as a too sweet muffin for me! So I almost didn't want to make these based on that comment, but then you said they are like a bakery so I am going to have make these! Blueberry muffins have been calling to me this pregnancy!

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  23. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    mmmmm Gonna have to try it out!
    So you inspired me to host a linky party at my blog! Except, I have a theme every week! I'm very excited to see what others are making! The theme this week is Lemons!!!
    I'm uber excited to see what you have in store!!
    http://cupcakeapothecary.blogspot.com/2011/04/themed-bakers-sunday-2.html
    Alyssa

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  24. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    These look wonderful! I know one of my boys wouldn't touch "real" blueberries if I made him!

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  25. MiriamApril 25, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Those DO look to die for!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  26. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeApril 25, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    My daughter would be thrilled to wake up to homemade blueberry muffins...these look fabulous, Lisa!!!

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  27. carolinaheartstringsApril 25, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Lisa those look really great. My mouth is watering just looking at he pictures.

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  28. ManuApril 25, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Acordar com o cheirinho de blueberry muffins é simplesmente maravilhoso! Eu tive a sorte de ter uma host tão querida durante o meu intercâmbio nos USA que acordava cedinho pra deixar blueberry muffins (outras vezes banana bread, ou pancake...) prontos!
    Obrigada por compartilhar a receita! Vou fazer com certeza! (Tenho sorte que aqui no Sul do Brasil temos blueberries!)

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  29. Andrea V.April 25, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    oh my goodness. those look to die for!! I love blueberry muffins, but can never get it just right. I might just have to try this :)

    xo//Andrea Marie
    http://gofeastyourself.blogspot.com

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  30. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    They look so fluffy and perfect! And so simple to whip up, you're right, it's the perfect way to show your love for somebody...first thing in the morning!

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  31. BumbleVeeApril 25, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Blueberry muffins are one of my favs... A couple of years ago, I worked on a blueberry lemon muffin for months to get it "just so"... think I should make some tomorrow.

    My Mom used to love eating my baking too...I sure do miss having her visit... it's so nice to hear that you enjoy your Mom so much...

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  32. kitchen flavoursApril 25, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    These look yummy! Would be lovely if I could have some right now, for my afternoon tea!

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  33. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Wonderful, that's inspiring!!
    Thanks, Lisa!! :D

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  34. Jihane @ Sinful SundaysApril 26, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    This looks infinitely more delicious than the boring blueberry chobani i am currently eating.

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  35. PeggyApril 26, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I love anything with a streusel topping! And I definitely believe you that these muffins are to die for!

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  36. Laurie@The Baking BookwormApril 26, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Love these muffins! These are definitely one of my favourite, 'make all the time' muffins. Delicious and really, really light!

    Laurie
    www.thebakingbookworm.blogspot.com

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  37. MargueriteApril 26, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    These blueberry muffins look heavenly and I love the topping, too. Can't wait to try them! Thanks!

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  38. TrishaApril 26, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Lisa, these muffins look terrific!

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  39. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I HAVE to try these muffins. They look so good!

    Come by my blog when you have a chance--you've been given the Versatile Blogger Award! :)

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  40. TiffaneeApril 26, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Oh YUM!! I agree they look to die for!!

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  41. KaterinaApril 26, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    They look amazingly tasty!

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  42. Nutmeg NannyApril 27, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    My oh my those muffins do look to die for! I love the topping...yum!

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  43. SwathiApril 27, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I am a die hard fan of blueberry muffins, this one looks awesome. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul hop.

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  44. JulianaApril 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Lisa, your blueberries muffins sure look delicious, specially with the yummie topping on it. Great pictures...so inviting. Hope you are having a great week :-)

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  45. BizzyApril 27, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I haven't made blueberry muffins in a while and I love them. The streusel makes all the difference. These are beauties.

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  46. LVApril 28, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I love streusel topping and these look very tempting. Your photo makes these look so mouthwatering delicious.

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  47. MarthaMay 1, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    MMM they look good enough to eat! and with a streusel topping too!!

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  48. Kim McCallieMay 1, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    These look perfect for Sunday morning breakfast. Thanks for stopping by my linky party at A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday!

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  49. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Soooo yummy looking!

    Thanks for sharing with So Sweet Sundays! :)

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  50. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    these are beautiful. i'm with you...i like a less sweet muffin...let the fruit burst with sweetness without competition. thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club!

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  51. Jenn EricksonMay 2, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Lisa, blueberry muffins were a childhood favorite for me too! The streusel topping on these sounds like it really takes the nostalgic muffins to the next level!


    Thank you so much for being a part of "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday at Rook No. 17

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  52. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I don't know if I missed something on the recipe or not. I went over it several times, I even compared it to a muffin recipe in a cookbook I own. My batter came out like dough. The other recipe had a higher milk to flour ratio, so I added more milk. The batter looks better and I added the frozen blueberries I picked last month on my vacation to NY state. I didn't make mini muffins since my berries were so big. The muffins are in the oven now and smell delicious.

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