Lemon-Dipped Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients

Muffins

• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup sugar, plus
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg, beaten

Glaze

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Toss blueberries with 2 tbsp of the sugar and the lemon zest in a bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Combine the flour, the remaining 1/2 c sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix well.

3. 3

   Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.

4. 4

   Whisk the milk, oil, and egg in a bowl until blended.

5. 5

   Pour this mixture into the well and stir until just moistened.

6. 6

   Fold in blueberry mixture carefully.

7. 7

   Fill paper-lined or greased muffin cups 2/3 full.

8. 8

   Bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

9. 9

   Dip warm muffins in the glaze mixture and then in the sugar.

10. 10

    Cool completely on a rack.

11. 11

    For the glaze: Combine the butter and lemon juice in a bowl and mix well.