Published: Aug 19, 2021 · Modified: Feb 7, 2024 by Kathy Kingsley · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

Blueberry Buckle Muffins

Name: Blueberry Buckle Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter softened; ¾ cup sugar; 1 large egg; 2 tsp. lemon or orange zest; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; ½ tsp. table salt; ½ cup milk; 2 cups fresh blueberries; ¼ cup unsalted butter softened; ½ cup sugar; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; ½ tsp. ground cinnamon

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These blueberry buckle muffins, with a crisp streusel topping, sweet-tangy berries, and the soulful addition of cinnamon add up to a beloved combination for good reason—they’re irresistible!

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Blueberry Buckle Muffins
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Essential Ingredients

Ingredients to make blueberry buckle muffins.

Blueberries: You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for the muffins. If you are using frozen, add them frozen. If you let them thaw, then fold them in the batter, the berries will turn the batter purple.

How to make the recipe

The technique for making these muffins is very easy.

Steps for making blueberry Buckle Muffins.

1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (A). This step will give the muffins a fine, tender texture like a cake. Scrap down the sides of the bowl using a rubber spatula when necessary to ensure that the ingredients are mixed evenly and thoroughly. Beat in the egg just until blended.

2. Add the liquid and dry ingredients (B) just until the batter holds together, no more than 15 seconds. Do not worry about lumps or bumps, they are natural. Be sure not to overbeat the batter or they will be tough and flat with an undesirable texture.

3, Gently fold in the blueberries using a rubber spatula.(C)

4. Line the muffin-pan with paper-lined cups and fill ¾ full (D). I like to use a large scoop for this, it makes filling the cups less messy.

5. Make the topping by combining soft butter with the sugar, flour, and cinnamon. You could also add some finely chopped walnuts or pecans to the mixture. Spoon the topping over the muffins and pat down gently.

6. Bake the muffins in the center of a preheated oven, never a cold one. If they bake on the lower rack, the bottoms will brown too much, and if they bake on the top rack, the tops will cook faster than the rest of the muffins.

7. Muffins are done when the tops are domed and set when gently touched, and the sides pull away from the pan slightly.

How to store and reheat the muffins

Muffins in general are best eaten the day they are made, but they’re also great candidates for freezing. After they cool completely, store in plastic freezer bags for up to 3 months. Reheat in a microwave for a minute or less or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Recipe Tips

Let the muffins cool in the pan for just a minute or two, then be sure to remove them to cool completely. If they stay in the pan too long, the bottoms will begin to get wet from the trapped moisture of the heat.
Muffins can be made in a variety of sizes. The standard muffin pan size has 2 1-inch diameter cups and comes in pans with 6, 12, or 24 connected cups. There are also mini muffins pans with 1 ⅝-inch diameter cups, and jumbo muffin pans with 3 ¼-inch diameter cups. Almost all muffin batters can be adapted to any size pan, you’ll just need to adjust the baking time.
If you make a lot of muffins from scratch, invest in a scoop for filling the muffin pan cups. It makes the process faster and easier and keeps them amount in each cup the same.

Recipe FAQs

What is buckle?

A fruit buckle is an old-fashioned New England-style dessert or breakfast food made with fresh fruit, dough, and a crumbled streusel. It is generally made with berries that are folded into a tender, yellow batter and topped with sweet, crunchy crumbs.

Can I make the muffins with other berries?

If you can’t use fresh blueberries, you can always use frozen but be sure to fold them in while frozen. Don’t used them thawed or they will turn the batter blue. You can also use fresh raspberries or chopped strawberries.