Best Blackberry Muffins – Better Than Store-Bought

These are the best blackberry muffins you’ll ever make at home. After making them dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfect, bakery-style muffins every time. Keep reading for my tips on achieving that crispy, golden top and a tender, moist crumb. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try these Breakfast Protein Biscuits next and Pair these muffins with some Crispy Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken.

What You'll Need for Best Blackberry Muffins – Better Than Store-Bought

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup coarse sugar (for topping)
• Optional: Powdered sugar (for dusting)

How to Make Best Blackberry Muffins – Better Than Store-Bought

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the blackberries.
5. Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
6. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storing & Reheating Best Blackberry Muffins – Better Than Store-Bought

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week Make-ahead tip: Muffins can be made up to 1 day ahead. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

Freezing Best Blackberry Muffins – Better Than Store-Bought

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a streusel topping, mix 1/4 cup each of flour, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of batter before baking.
• Best substitution: If fresh blackberries are not available, you can use frozen blackberries. Do not thaw before using.
• Make-ahead: Muffins can be made up to 1 day ahead. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved as needed.
• Troubleshooting: If your muffins are browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil or reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).

Best Blackberry Muffins – Better Than Store-Bought

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

12 muffins

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries

Seasonings

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup coarse sugar (for topping)

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the blackberries.
5. Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
6. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a streusel topping, mix 1/4 cup each of flour, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of batter before baking.
• Best substitution: If fresh blackberries are not available, you can use frozen blackberries. Do not thaw before using.
• Make-ahead: Muffins can be made up to 1 day ahead. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved as needed.
• Troubleshooting: If your muffins are browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil or reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
• Make ahead: Muffins can be made up to 1 day ahead. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 270
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sat. Fat: 6g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best Blackberry Muffins – Better Than Store-Bought and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!