These blueberry muffins are soft, moist, and packed with juicy blueberries. A mix of mashed and whole berries adds extra blueberry flavor, while a light sugar topping creates a golden bakery-style finish.
Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C (340°F convection / 170°C fan). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat with a hand mixer until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula, don’t overmix, or the muffins may become dense.
In a small bowl, mash ¼ of the blueberries with a fork. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, toss the blueberries in a bit of flour (about 1 tablespoon). Set aside.
Gently fold the mashed blueberries into the batter with a spatula, then add the flour-coated blueberries and mix until well combined. Save a few blueberries to top the muffins later.
Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling them about ⅔ full. Add a few blueberries on top and sprinkle with a little sugar (about ¼ tsp) for a golden-brown finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Mash a Few Blueberries for More Flavor: I like to mash a small portion of the blueberries before folding them into the batter. It helps spread the blueberry flavor throughout the muffins and gives the crumb a richer, fruity taste.Mix the Batter Gently: Once the flour goes in, I stir just until everything comes together. Keeping the mixing gentle helps the muffins stay soft and tender instead of turning heavy.Add Sugar on Top Before Baking: A light sprinkle of sugar on top gives the muffins a pretty finish and adds that bakery-style touch I really like. It also helps create a lightly crisp top.