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Tender Huckleberry Muffins with Zesty Lemon

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These tender muffins combine juicy huckleberries with fresh lemon zest for a soft, flavorful treat perfect for brunch or snack time. The recipe is quick, easy, and uses simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen huckleberries
  • Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until light, then stir in the melted butter, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Gently fold in the huckleberries to keep them whole.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Fold the batter gently to keep muffins tender and berries whole. Use fresh lemon zest, not juice, for best flavor. If using frozen berries, fold them in frozen to prevent color bleeding. Check muffins starting at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and butter with coconut oil. For gluten-free, replace flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum if needed.

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