Best 4 Lemon Cornbread Muffins Recipes

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Have you ever tried a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors in a muffin? Look no further than Lemon Cornbread Muffins! These muffins are bursting with bright lemon zest and a hint of sweetness, perfectly complemented by the nutty flavor of cornmeal. The result is a muffin that's both moist and fluffy, with a tender crumb and a golden-brown crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, these muffins are sure to please everyone. This article provides two variations of the Lemon Cornbread Muffins recipe - one with buttermilk and another with sour cream. Both versions offer a unique twist on the classic cornbread, ensuring that there's something for everyone.

**Additional Content:**

- Difficulty: Moderate

- Total Time: 30 minutes

- Servings: 12 muffins

- Equipment: Mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, muffin pan, muffin liners

- Ingredients: All-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cornmeal, lemon zest, eggs, buttermilk or sour cream, melted butter, honey

- Instructions: Step-by-step guide on how to make the Lemon Cornbread Muffins with both buttermilk and sour cream variations

- Tips: Suggestions for making the muffins even more delicious and variations to try

- Serving Suggestions: Ideas for how to serve the Lemon Cornbread Muffins for different occasions

- Nutritional Information: Detailed nutritional information for both variations of the recipe

- Recipe Summary: A concise overview of the recipe with key highlights

- Photos: Enticing images of the Lemon Cornbread Muffins to inspire readers

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY HOMEMADE CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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These homemade Southern cornbread muffins are moist, fluffy, and easy to make from scratch. This recipe yields a savory muffin with just enough sweet to complement the cornmeal! They're best served fresh from the oven and are great with chili or as a Thanksgiving side dish!

Provided by Caroline Lindsey

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup corn or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Add cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder to a large bowl and whisk to break up any clumps.
  • Combine egg, milk, and oil in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway. Bake for 13-17 minutes or until toothpick stuck in the center comes out mostly clean. Don't overbake!
  • Serve warm with butter and a drizzle of honey, or as a side for chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 253 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BLUEBERRY LEMON CORN MUFFINS



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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Categories     Bread     Citrus     Fruit     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Blueberry     Lemon     Cornmeal     Summer     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

paper muffin cup liners
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. and line six 1/3-cup muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Melt butter and cool. Into a large bowl sift together flour and baking powder and whisk in cornmeal, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon zest, and a generous pinch salt. In a bowl whisk together melted butter, milk, and yolks and add to flour mixture with half of blueberries, gently stirring until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among cups (batter will fill cups) and press remaining blueberries into tops of muffins. Sprinkle tops of muffins evenly with remaining tablespoon sugar. Bake muffins in middle of oven about 15 minutes, or until tops are golden and a tester comes out clean. Remove muffins from cups and cool on a rack. Muffins keep in an airtight container at room temperature 2 days.

LEMON CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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Delicious!

Provided by A Hackett

Categories     Muffins

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

zest from 1 lemon
juice from 1 lemon
1 c milk
4 Tbsp butter
11/4 c flour
1/2 c yellow cornmeal
1/2 c oat bran
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
31/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. Zest one lemon. Cut the lemon in half and juice it, discarding any seeds.
  • 3. Pour the milk into a small bowl and add lemon juice. Stir juice and milk together and set aside - milk should slightly curdle forming a type of quick buttermilk.
  • 4. Melt butter in microwave and then set aside to cool.
  • 5. In a large bowl combine flour, cornmeal, oat bran, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Add lemon zest by sprinkling over dry ingredients. Whisk to combine.
  • 6. Add eggs to dry ingredients. Then add butter, olive oil, milk and lemon juice mixture and vanilla to the large bowl. Stir until just combined.
  • 7. Spoon the batter into muffin cups. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges and toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • 8. May be served plain or with jam.

BASIC CORN MUFFINS



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A simple but delicious muffin recipe that can easily be dressed up by adding jalapenos, honey or anything else.

Provided by Doug Matthews

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg, oil and milk; stir gently to combine. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
  • Grate your lemon zest directly into the batter for a more intense lemon flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill muffin cups only about 2/3 full to prevent overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Lemon cornbread muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With their moist and tender crumb, sweet and tangy flavor, and bright lemon zest, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're looking for a classic cornbread recipe with a twist or something new and exciting to try, these lemon cornbread muffins are sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet and satisfying, give this recipe a try and enjoy the deliciousness of lemon cornbread muffins!

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