This big bakery style lemon blueberry muffin is loaded with plump, sweet blueberries and tart lemon juice. Baked in a ramekin, this delightful lemon blueberry muffin for one is topped with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze. Recipe + How To Video.
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
When temperatures begin to rise and I start to put away our winter clothing, my thoughts always seem to turn to bright, citrusy lemon desserts, breads and muffins.
Lemons remind me of warm springtime weather and this is the time I begin to crave the fresh tartness of lemons on a daily basis.
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I've just returned from Southern California where I spent a week working and exploring the area. While shopping at the local market in Newport Beach, I discovered the biggest, juiciest lemons I've seen in a long time.
They were the size of the palm of my hand and full of juice. I picked up a few and used them throughout the week, in Strawberry Lemonade, drizzled over salmon and in my drinking water.
Unfortunately, I can't seem to get plump, juicy lemons like those in the Houston area at the moment but I love lemons just the same.
Those fat California lemons inspired this delightful lemon blueberry muffin recipe which I'm so excited to share with you today.
I absolutely love single serving muffins and it seems you do too. After reading all of the positive comments I received from the Maple Walnut Muffin I posted in the fall, I couldn't wait to create another mini muffin recipe for you.
This lemon muffin is so incredibly delicious! It's got a tender texture and a wonderfully buttery flavor with just the right balance of tart and sweet.
If you love blueberries, you'll be glad to know that you're likely to find juicy blueberries in every single bite.
Ingredients
See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- butter
- sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- milk
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- vanilla extract
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- blueberries
Lemon Glaze
- powdered sugar
- lemon juice
How To Make A Lemon Blueberry Muffin
- This lemon blueberry muffin is made by creaming together butter, sugar, an egg yolk, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice and a touch of vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt.
- Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients together, then stir ½ cup of blueberries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into a lightly greased ramekin or other dish of similar size (see below for information on baking dishes used). Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
- After baking, remove the lemon blueberry muffin from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Make a lemon glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the muffin.
- Grab a spoon and enjoy!
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What Baking Dish Should I Use For A Single Serving Muffin?
For this Lemon Blueberry Muffin recipe, I use an 10-ounce ramekin which measures 4-inches in diameter and is approximately 1 ¾-inches tall. If you happen to have smaller ramekins, use those and divide the batter between them.
Pro Tip: Many ramekins don’t have the size printed on them. Because of this, it can be hard to know exactly how large (or small) yours is. The best way to measure the size of your ramekin is to fill it with water and pour the water into a measuring cup.
You can also use mini loaf pans that also hold about 8 to 10-ounces.
For more information on the cooking and baking dishes I use in our “recipes for one”, please visit our FAQ page.
To see examples of the dishes used at One Dish Kitchen, please visit our Store page.
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Recipe + Video
Lemon Blueberry Muffin For One
See the post above for expert tips,
FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Video
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons salted butter , melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup blueberries
FOR THE LEMON GLAZE
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a small 10-ounce ramekin or baking dish of similar size. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add in the egg yolk and whisk until completely blended. Whisk in the lemon zest, vanilla, milk and lemon juice.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour batter into prepared ramekin. Bake for 15 minutes or until top is golden and center is completely cooked when a sharp knife is inserted in the center.
- Remove ramekin from the oven and place on a rack to cool.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Drizzle over top of muffin.
Notes
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Laura says
Can this be doubled, and if so what size pan? Thanks.
Joanie Zisk says
Yes. Double the ingredients and divide the batter between two 10-ounce ramekins or use one 5x5-inch baking dish that has a base area of 25 square inches.
Other alternative baking dishes if doubling the recipe:
4x6-inch dish
6x6-inch dish (this will yield a thinner muffin and will bake in a shorter amount of time)
6-inch round dish
Irma says
Can I make this muffin in the instant pot?
Joanie Zisk says
I don't do a lot of instant pot cooking and have not tested making a muffin in an instant pot.
Dorothy says
I enjoyed this recipe very much but had a few too many blueberries for my preference. I will make again using 1/4 to 1/3 cup berries for the 1/2 cup.
Alisha says
Oh wow!!! This is SOOOOO GOOD!!! I love it!!
Juanni says
Another 5 star recipe from this site! Very moist and flavorful. I used two 4oz ramekins and one of those was a perfect serving size. And now I have another one for tomorrow!