The Best Blueberry Muffins

When I ran a bed and breakfast in an old whaling captain's house years ago, breakfast was comprised of local fresh fruit and juice, coffee and/or an assortment of teas, and homemade muffins with homemade jams and lemon curd. I was known as "The Muffin Lady" in those days. I made sweet muffins like Lemon & Ginger, Orange Pecan, and Apple Streusel; and, I made savory muffins like, Sour Cream Jalapeno Corn, Thyme & Onion, Spicy Italian Sausage, and Cheddar Cheese & Mustard. Hands down though, the all time favorite was the Blueberry Oatmeal Muffin. 

Before every weekend, I'd make a double batch, and if any were left over I simply froze them. They defrost at room temperature well, and if you're in a rush, you can microwave them. I like them just plain; Peter likes them with vanilla yogurt or lemon curd. Try them, I'll be very surprised if you don't like them.

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
Makes 18 regular muffins

½ cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2½ cups blueberries (mash ½ cup with a fork)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oatmeal
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar mixed with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
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• Heat oven to 325℉. Grease 18 regular muffin cups (I use PAM), including the area between each cup, or use foil baking cups.
• In a medium-size bowl, beat butter until creamy. 
• Beat in the sugar until pale and fluffy. 
• Beat in eggs, one at a time. 
• Beat in baking power, vanilla, and salt.
• Mix mashed berries into batter.
• Fold in half the flour and half the oatmeal with a spatula, then fold in half the milk. Add remaining flour, oatmeal and milk. 
• Fold in the remaining blueberries.
• Using a quarter cup measure, scoop batter into muffin cups. 
• Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
• Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. 
• Let muffins cool at least 30 minutes in the pan before removing.

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Comments

[Claudia]

Thank you.

[ed hatch]

Claudia is a talented cook. Lamb, desserts, she could do it all.
hope you are well.
Ed Hatch