Ingredients
Dry:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ⅛ tsp ground cardamom (or cinnamon/nutmeg, if preferred)
Wet:
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ¼ cup flavorless oil (e.g., grapeseed) or ½ stick melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
Blueberry Jam Filling:
- ½ cup blueberry jam (Bonne Maman preferred)
- ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp vanilla extract or paste
Blueberry Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- ⅛ tsp ground cardamom (or cinnamon/nutmeg, if preferred)
- ½ cup finely crushed freeze-dried blueberries or 2 tbsp blueberry jam
- 1-2 tbsp milk (adjust to consistency)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Blueberry Jam Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the blueberry jam, cardamom, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Muffins:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare muffin tins by spraying with baking spray or lining with paper muffin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and cardamom).
- In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, mix the wet ingredients (milk, sour cream or yogurt, oil or melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract).
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a large fork or spatula until just combined. Lumps are okay—don’t overmix.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter.
- Add 1 teaspoon of the blueberry jam mixture to each muffin cup.
- Cover with the remaining batter, filling the cups nearly to the top.
- Top each muffin with another teaspoon of jam. Use a chopstick or skewer to swirl the jam through the batter.
3. Bake the Muffins:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until puffed, golden, and set.
- Remove muffins from the oven and cool slightly on a wire rack. Transfer to a parchment-lined surface for glazing.
4. Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, combine confectioner’s sugar, cardamom, and finely crushed freeze-dried blueberries or blueberry jam.
- Add milk gradually, mixing until you achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. Adjust with more sugar or milk as needed.
5. Glaze the Muffins:
- Once muffins are completely cooled, drizzle or spread the glaze over the tops.
Notes:
- If you’re not a fan of cardamom, you can substitute it with cinnamon or nutmeg, or simply omit it.
- Feel free to use your favorite jam if blueberry isn’t your preference.
Enjoy these blueberry muffins with a delightful burst of jam and a sweet glaze!