Best 11 Lemon Citrus Muffins Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a delightful journey into the world of flavors with our specially curated recipes for lemon citrus muffins? Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with moist, fluffy, and bursting with citrus zestiness in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your kitchen adventures, our step-by-step instructions and carefully selected ingredients will guide you towards creating the perfect batch of lemon citrus muffins. Whether you prefer classic simplicity or enjoy experimenting with unique variations, our diverse collection of recipes has something for every taste. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the wonderful world of lemon citrus muffins!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON MUFFINS



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Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups (250 grams or 8.8 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup (135 grams or 4.7 ounces) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup yogurt
6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter, melted
zest and juice of one lemon ((mine yielded about 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice))
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ((optional))
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 220C/425F degrees. Butter 12 muffin cups or line them with liner papers.
  • In a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix in the sugar and lemon zest.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the yogurt, melted butter, lemon juice and vanilla extract just until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula just until combined. Do not over mix. The batter should be thick and lumpy. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups (almost all the way to the top). Bake for 3 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 180C/350F and continue to bake for an additional 12-17 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl sift the powdered sugar. Add lemon juice until you achieve desired consistency (pourable consistency).
  • When the muffins are cooled, pour the drizzle over the muffins.
  • Muffins are best the same day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or they can be frozen for up to 2 months.

LEMON MUFFINS



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Grated lemon peel adds flavor to this basic muffin recipe for citrus-accented homemade muffins you can achieve quickly and easily.

Provided by Jenn Hall

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups or line with baking cups.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt; mix well. In a small bowl, combine milk, oil and egg; blend well. Add dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be lumpy.)
  • Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minute before removing from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 200.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

CITRUS MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup cooking oil
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup fresh citrus juice
2 tablespoons grated citrus rind
1/2 cup juice of Valencia orange
1/2 cup juice of navel orange
1/2 cup juice of tangerine
1/2 cup juice of tangelo
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups Cognac or brandy
Zest from 2 oranges, cut into strips
1 cinnamon stick
1 clove
Dash of freshly ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine oil, sugar, and eggs. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients. Blend. Pour into muffin pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Simmer orange juice with sugar until sugar is dissolved
  • Add Cognac or Brandy, zest and spices.
  • Place in a sterilized jar, seal tightly - store in a cool place - shaking occasionally for 1 month
  • Strain it through a fine sieve into a sterilized decorative bottle for another month before serving
  • (recipe courtesy Georgia Downard - Gourmet Magazine) .

LEMON MUFFINS



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Wake up your taste buds with these tangy-sweet lemon muffins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling (optional)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest plus 1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, zest, juice, and milk. Whisk in butter. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between muffin cups, adding a scant 1/4 cup to each. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Bake until tops spring back when lightly touched, about 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

LEMON-HERB MUFFINS



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What a fun combination! These scrumptious muffins are moist and sweet with a hint of tart lemon and aromatic rosemary.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 33m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary or basil leaves, crumbled
1/4 cup white coarse sugar crystals, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or grease bottoms only of muffin cups.
  • Beat eggs slightly in medium bowl; stir in remaining ingredients except sugar crystals just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among cups; sprinkle with sugar crystals.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

LEMON CITRUS MUFFINS



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Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package Betty Crocker SuperMoist yellow (lemon) cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange segments, undrained
2 tablespoons white coarse sugar crystals (decorating sugar) or granulated sugar

Steps:

  • 1- Heat oven to 375°. Grease bottoms only of 24 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches, with shortening, or line with paper baking cups.2- Beat cake mix, oil, eggs and orange segments (with juice) in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle with sugar crystals.3- Bake 17 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or cool. Store uncovered at room temperature.High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to dry cake mix. Makes 30 muffins.1 Muffin: Calories 150 (Calories from Fat 65) Fat 7g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 35mg Sodium 150mg Carbohydrate 20g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 2g. % Daily Value: Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 4% Iron 2%.Betty's Tip: Take the guesswork out of filling muffin cups: use a spring-handled ice-cream scoop! The different sizes are identified by number we recommend a No. 20 or 24.From "Betty Crocker's Ultimate Cake Mix Cookbook." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CITRUS MUFFINS



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Enjoy these baked citrus muffins that are ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons grated orange or lemon peel or combination
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400° F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper baking cups. In small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon of the orange peel; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat milk, oil and egg with fork. Stir in flour, 3/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt and remaining 2 teaspoons orange peel just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle sugar-orange peel mixture evenly over batter.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 190 mg

LEMON CITRUS MUFFINS



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My husband and I stayed at a B&B and they served these wonderful muffins.These are so moist.They only take a few ingredients to make.

Provided by Barb Keefer @bjk1954

Categories     Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box(es) super moist lemon cake mix
1/2 cup(s) canola oil
4 - eggs
1 can(s) mandarin oranges(11 oz),undrained
- coarse sugar crystals

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.Grease and spray 24 muffin tins or use paper liners. Beat cake mix,oil,eggs and orange segments with juice on low speed for 2 minutes.Divide among muffin tins. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 12-16 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.remove from tins promptly or they will stick.

LEMON CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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These sweet and tangy muffins bake up very quickly -- perfect for those unexpected guests!

Provided by bobpiazza

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup lemon juice
¾ cup milk
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup cranberries, halved
⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix lemon juice and milk in a measuring cup, to sour milk; beat eggs, oil, and milk mixture in a bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until just moistened; fold in cranberries. Fill prepared muffin cups two-thirds full; sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 237.7 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

HONEY LEMON MUFFINS



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Honey's subtle sweetness comes through in every bite of these moist little muffins, providing the perfect counterpoint to the bright taste of lemon. Rachel Hart - Wildomar, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
DRIZZLE:
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Additional grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, honey, lemon juice, butter and lemon zest. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill one-half full with batter., Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; drizzle over warm muffins. Sprinkle with additional lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LIL' CITRUS MUFFINS



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Here is another treat I made for church on Sunday.... These are really yummy! With this batch I used lemon zest...I have some orange zest in the freezer too and I may just have to try these muffins with the orange next!

Provided by Voyager 1977

Categories     Breads

Time 23m

Yield 24 mini muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons lemon zest or 2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • For muffins, lightly spray cups of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  • In Small Batter Bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well.
  • In Classic Batter Bowl, beat 1/4 cup softened butter and 2/3 cup sugar until well blended.
  • Add egg; beat until smooth.
  • Mix in sour cream, vanilla and orange zest.
  • Add flour mixture; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • (Do not overmix.)
  • Using Small Scoop, drop a rounded scoop of batter into each muffin cup.
  • Bake 12-13 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Do not overbake.
  • Cool in pan 3 minutes; remove from pan.
  • Cool slightly.
  • For topping, dip tops of warm muffins into butter and then into sugar.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.4, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 58.8, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.4, Protein 1

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest provide the best flavor for these muffins. If you don't have fresh lemons on hand, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly. This will help ensure that the muffins bake evenly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the muffins.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These lemon citrus muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist and flavorful, with a bright citrus flavor that will wake up your taste buds. Plus, they're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give these lemon citrus muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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