Meyer Lemon Muffins Recipe

Bursting with sunshine and zesty flavor, these Meyer Lemon Muffins are a delightful treat for picnics, lunches, or a special breakfast! Made with the fragrant sweetness of Meyer lemons (a cross between a lemon and mandarin orange), this LA Times-inspired recipe is incredibly easy and delivers incredibly moist and tender muffins. Get ready to experience a lemony explosion in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 165 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.3 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Meyer Lemon Muffins

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How to Make Meyer Lemon Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cut 2 Meyer lemons into 1-inch pieces.
  4. Pulse the lemon pieces in a blender or food processor until finely chopped.
  5. In a separate bowl, lightly beat 2 large eggs.
  6. Add 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, and the chopped Meyer lemons to the beaten eggs. Stir to combine.
  7. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients.
  8. Gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Fill well-greased muffin cups about halfway full.
  10. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  11. Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over each muffin.
  12. Cut the remaining Meyer lemon into 9 paper-thin slices and cut each slice in half.
  13. Top each muffin with a half-slice of lemon.
  14. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the muffins are golden brown.
  15. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before running a knife or spatula around the edges to loosen them. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  16. Serve warm and enjoy! Makes approximately 18 muffins.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

18g

Carbs

8g

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