Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Corn Muffins
Bright and summery corn muffins studded with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon. This boxed-mix version delivers tender, moist crumb with concentrated citrus flavor and bursts of tart-sweet berries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snacking. The Jiffy base streamlines prep while lemon zest and fresh blueberries the simple mix into something homemade-tasting.
Ingredients
- 8 ½ ounce Jiffy Corn Muffin Mixscratch cornmeal basesee notesvegan alternative
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- 3 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Egg
- ½ cup Buttermilk
- 1 Lemon, zested
- 1 cup Fresh Blueberryfrozen blueberries1:1berries
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2
Line muffin tin with paper liners and spray each with vegetable oil.
- 3
Combine corn muffin mix, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder in medium bowl.
- 4
Add egg and buttermilk, stirring until just combined.
- 5
Zest lemon and fold zest into batter until evenly distributed.
- 6
Add blueberries and stir gently to coat.
- 7
Divide batter among liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
- 8
Bake until golden brown.
Tips
Toss blueberries lightly in cornstarch or flour before folding to prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
Do not overmix the batter after adding wet ingredients; lumps are fine and lead to tender muffins.
Let muffins cool in tin for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to prevent sticking.
Good to Know
Muffins keep in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerated up to 4 days. Freeze individually wrapped up to 3 months.
Prepare batter up to 2 hours ahead; cover and chill. Add blueberries just before baking to prevent color bleeding. Bake muffins fully; cool, wrap, and freeze unbaked liners.
Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or yogurt. Pairs well with coffee or tea.
Common Mistakes
Overmix batter to avoid tough, dense muffins with tunnels.
Do not add blueberries to batter before lemon zest to avoid uneven distribution.
Avoid opening oven door before 16 minutes to prevent collapse.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
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General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes. Use frozen blueberries without thawing. They may bleed slightly into batter, creating streaks. Add 2-3 minutes to baking time if batter is very cold.
What if I don't have buttermilk?
Substitute equal parts plain yogurt, or curdle milk by mixing 0.5 cup milk with 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit 5 minutes before using.
How long can I keep baked muffins?
Store in airtight container at room temperature 2 days, refrigerated 4 days, or frozen 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat briefly in oven.