CRUMB-TOPPED BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

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For years I've searched for the perfect blueberry muffins without success. Then I came up with this winning recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
6 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh blueberries
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the eggs, milk, orange zest and extracts; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Gently fold in blueberries (batter will be stiff)., Fill paper-lined or greased muffin cups two-thirds full. In a another large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoonful over each muffin. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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