With something as scrumptious as blueberry muffins, I can see why you might have eaten an entire batch before remembering to take a picture of the inside! That’s something I would do! These look and sound amazing! I’ve never used mashed blueberries. In recipes I’ve read, it seems to be a no-no because it might turn the batter blue. But then, if it does, so what? I will definitely give these a try and find out! A terrific post, Jolene!
I SEE THEM! INSIDE! (They look amazing. Literally everything you make looks amazing.)
I have the dregs of a 5lb box of blueberries sitting on my counter, waiting to be frozen... or made into blueberry muffins. MAYBE THIS IS THE WEEKEND I ACTUALLY BAKE, JOLENE. You inspire me!
Those muffins look delicious, and I don’t need to see the inside to know that 🤩 Blueberry muffins were a common baked good in my house growing up, so there’s definitely some nostalgia attached to them for me. I literally just bought blueberries an hour ago at the fruit shop so I think seeing your post is a sign for how to use them! 🫐
You inspired me to get a muffin tin for the weekend place. I had some at-risk strawberries that were calling out, so I split the batter and made 6 blueberry, 6 strawberry. I like a little corn in muffins, so I mixed in a 1/4 cup corn meal, and then saw I had almond flour -- who knew? -- so I did a 1/4 cup of that, and split the remaining 1 1/2 cups between all purpose white and whole wheat. Because, I guess, one wants to feel virtuous while eating muffins.
Probably because of the flour mix, the rise wasn't spectacular (next time more baking powder?), but they taste terrific.
Love the cover on that cookbook. This felt extra timely because I’ve been randomly craving muffins all week--though pumpkin muffins are my go-to, personally. Thanks for the gorgeous post, Jolene!
I think this is FABULOUSLY corny - no shame! And I've never heard of that mashed blueberry addition (nor the amusing sounding insta) and appreciate you sharing it all - as usual! : )
Blueberries are my absolute favorite! I am so inspired by this post, Jolene. In fact, I ordered the book this afternoon. I think I mentioned this previously, but when downsizing and getting rid of things, I foolishly got rid of my muffin tins. My thinking was --I seldom made muffins! So now I have ordered a book and look forward to trying this recipe. I guess I'll be getting new muffin tins! I also got rid of soooo many cookbooks. I recently bought a copy of one that I had put out! Ridiculous!
Oh Jolene! I have "Breakfast with Friends," another one of her lovely books. I went to a session on cookbook writing that she taught at an IACP conference many years ago (in which she drove home the point that if your aim is to make money, then cookbook writing is NOT for you--true as ever). But she did talk about "Muffins," and how for years after it was published, she continued to get small royalty checks in the mail (the book had sold well). I like her recipes and will have to try this one. I can honestly say that I've never had a good blueberry muffin at a bakery, or maybe rarely. My favorite go-to BB muffin recipe is from Bernard Clayton's New Complete Book of Breads (not new anymore). The recipe (he wrote) came from the Iroquois Hotel on Mackinac Island. There is lemon zest in the batter, and once baked, you dip the muffins first in melted butter and then sugar. I'm intrigued by the idea of mashing up some of the blueberries into the batter. Does it turn the batter purple?
Thanks! I'm making a grocery list for tomorrow and blueberries are front and center. I haven't baked anything in ages. If they look halfway decent, I'll send you a photo!
Oh, how I love blueberry muffins! I have made many dozens and I'm keen to try these. I do wonder about adding the baking powder and salt directly to the batter. I always stirred that into the flour...Any thoughts on that, Jolene?
I haven't seen a recipe for blueberry muffins before that suggests mashing some of them up--I can imagine that would add more color than flavor, but willing to give it a go! I'm more a fun of cupcakey muffins than of austere low-sugar "traditional" American muffins, which I didn't like when I tried them forty years ago. My sweet tooth reigns! Happy to see these are more of the "cupcakey" variety with enough sugar. Looking forward to giving them a go, especially since your friends snarfed the lot!
With something as scrumptious as blueberry muffins, I can see why you might have eaten an entire batch before remembering to take a picture of the inside! That’s something I would do! These look and sound amazing! I’ve never used mashed blueberries. In recipes I’ve read, it seems to be a no-no because it might turn the batter blue. But then, if it does, so what? I will definitely give these a try and find out! A terrific post, Jolene!
I SEE THEM! INSIDE! (They look amazing. Literally everything you make looks amazing.)
I have the dregs of a 5lb box of blueberries sitting on my counter, waiting to be frozen... or made into blueberry muffins. MAYBE THIS IS THE WEEKEND I ACTUALLY BAKE, JOLENE. You inspire me!
Ahhh blueberries 🫐 I love them so much! Every year I wait for them to pick from the bushes in my grandparents' garden. Can't wait to try this recipe 🧁
Every post is a seasonal inspiration, jolene! Love your writing, your spirit, your recipes!
Those muffins look delicious, and I don’t need to see the inside to know that 🤩 Blueberry muffins were a common baked good in my house growing up, so there’s definitely some nostalgia attached to them for me. I literally just bought blueberries an hour ago at the fruit shop so I think seeing your post is a sign for how to use them! 🫐
Thank you, Jolene! Always love your posts.
You inspired me to get a muffin tin for the weekend place. I had some at-risk strawberries that were calling out, so I split the batter and made 6 blueberry, 6 strawberry. I like a little corn in muffins, so I mixed in a 1/4 cup corn meal, and then saw I had almond flour -- who knew? -- so I did a 1/4 cup of that, and split the remaining 1 1/2 cups between all purpose white and whole wheat. Because, I guess, one wants to feel virtuous while eating muffins.
Probably because of the flour mix, the rise wasn't spectacular (next time more baking powder?), but they taste terrific.
Miss you!
Love the cover on that cookbook. This felt extra timely because I’ve been randomly craving muffins all week--though pumpkin muffins are my go-to, personally. Thanks for the gorgeous post, Jolene!
I think this is FABULOUSLY corny - no shame! And I've never heard of that mashed blueberry addition (nor the amusing sounding insta) and appreciate you sharing it all - as usual! : )
Blueberries are my absolute favorite! I am so inspired by this post, Jolene. In fact, I ordered the book this afternoon. I think I mentioned this previously, but when downsizing and getting rid of things, I foolishly got rid of my muffin tins. My thinking was --I seldom made muffins! So now I have ordered a book and look forward to trying this recipe. I guess I'll be getting new muffin tins! I also got rid of soooo many cookbooks. I recently bought a copy of one that I had put out! Ridiculous!
Now I'm hungry
Oh Jolene! I have "Breakfast with Friends," another one of her lovely books. I went to a session on cookbook writing that she taught at an IACP conference many years ago (in which she drove home the point that if your aim is to make money, then cookbook writing is NOT for you--true as ever). But she did talk about "Muffins," and how for years after it was published, she continued to get small royalty checks in the mail (the book had sold well). I like her recipes and will have to try this one. I can honestly say that I've never had a good blueberry muffin at a bakery, or maybe rarely. My favorite go-to BB muffin recipe is from Bernard Clayton's New Complete Book of Breads (not new anymore). The recipe (he wrote) came from the Iroquois Hotel on Mackinac Island. There is lemon zest in the batter, and once baked, you dip the muffins first in melted butter and then sugar. I'm intrigued by the idea of mashing up some of the blueberries into the batter. Does it turn the batter purple?
Thanks! I'm making a grocery list for tomorrow and blueberries are front and center. I haven't baked anything in ages. If they look halfway decent, I'll send you a photo!
Just need a cup of tea, and I’m set! Thank you for the blueberry muffin tutorial. I’ve been on a similar quest for the perfect one!
Oh, how I love blueberry muffins! I have made many dozens and I'm keen to try these. I do wonder about adding the baking powder and salt directly to the batter. I always stirred that into the flour...Any thoughts on that, Jolene?
Thanks!
They looks delicious. I agree that the cover illustration is "charming"! I'm going to Google the illustrator. Thanks for the inspiration!
I haven't seen a recipe for blueberry muffins before that suggests mashing some of them up--I can imagine that would add more color than flavor, but willing to give it a go! I'm more a fun of cupcakey muffins than of austere low-sugar "traditional" American muffins, which I didn't like when I tried them forty years ago. My sweet tooth reigns! Happy to see these are more of the "cupcakey" variety with enough sugar. Looking forward to giving them a go, especially since your friends snarfed the lot!