LEMON BASIL BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
From The Herb Society of America: This is a wonderfully delicious and fragrant muffin; it is sweet like cake. The addition of blue corn is fun and tasty - gives a bit of added texture and the corn is sweet. If you aren't familiar with blue cornmeal, try it and you will find its earthy taste is good in cornbread, muffins, and blue corn pancakes. You can use yellow or white cornmeal if you don't have the blue. Use a combination of lemon and cinnamon basil for the fragrance and flavor; the citrus and the spice go well with the blueberries. However, if you don't have both basils, either one can be used on its own and still make a tasty muffin.
Provided by Ariella
Categories Quick Breads
Time 45m
Yield 12 Muffins
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F Use a little of the butter melted for the recipe to lightly brush the muffin tin. Set aside the remaining butter to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugars, and nutmeg and toss well. Rinse the blueberries, pick over them, and drain well. Put them in a small bowl and toss them with 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture to coat them.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a fork or a whisk, add the milk, and blend well. Stir in the melted butter and minced basil. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to barely combine. Add the blueberries, folding them in gently, until they are just incorporated into the batter. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tins filling them about two-thirds full. Place in the middle of a hot oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until just golden brown, or a tester comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes or so, loosen with a metal spatula and cool on baking racks or eat them warm.
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Rashid Mohammed
[email protected]These muffins are just okay. I think they need something extra, like a glaze or a crumble topping.
Jason Augusts
[email protected]These muffins are a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some more butter or oil next time.
Abdullah Nagra
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the muffins to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Rojana Humagain
[email protected]These muffins are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Mrs panna Begum
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of basil, but I really enjoyed these muffins. The basil flavor is very subtle, and it really complements the lemon and blueberry flavors.
HIRUVA YT
[email protected]These muffins are a great way to use up leftover blueberries. I always have a few blueberries left over after making pancakes or waffles, and these muffins are a great way to use them up.
Shawn Eleby
[email protected]I love the bright and cheerful color of these muffins! They're perfect for a spring or summer brunch.
Muhibullah Faiz
[email protected]These muffins are so moist and fluffy! The streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Tanvir Adhuri
[email protected]I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Daniel Akol
[email protected]These muffins are delicious! The lemon and blueberry flavors are perfect together, and the basil adds a nice touch of savory flavor.
Immaculate Kemunto
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the basil in these muffins, but I'm so glad I gave them a try! The basil adds a really unique flavor that I love.
Bidemi Yunisa
[email protected]These muffins are so easy to make and they always turn out great! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Dungane Dusabe
[email protected]I love lemon blueberry muffins, but the addition of basil intrigued me. I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The basil adds a subtle savory note that really complements the sweetness of the lemons and blueberries.
Humayon Chaudhari
[email protected]These muffins were a delightful surprise! The combination of lemon, basil, and blueberry was unexpected but worked perfectly together. The muffins were moist and fluffy, and the streusel topping added a nice crunch.