These moist raspberry lemon muffins are full of fresh raspberries! The lemon glaze on top puts them over the edge. Perfect for breakfast…or dessert! Originally published January 24, 2014.
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So, if I’ve understood correctly, you all are tired of this whole winter thing. I don’t think a day has passed in the new year that I haven’t seen a social media post of someone’s snow-blanketed backyard. I’m not complaining, I’ve been there.
But…I’m not there anymore, and I have to say that I felt pretty fabulous today as I drove around town with the sunlight streaming into my rolled-down windows. California may be full of a bunch of crazy people, but the weather kind of makes up for it.
Moist raspberry lemon muffins with fresh lemon glaze
To all of you who are virtually clawing my eyes out right now, I offer you springtime muffins. Look! They’re so happy! When you eat them (all of them…at least I did), close your eyes and think of tulips, and you will be able to forget about the massive snowstorm out your window. I promise.
Key ingredients
- We’re using the zest of a whole lemon (plus the juice!), which is where that bright, citrusy flavor really shines. Just be sure to avoid the white pith when zesting. It can give your muffins a bitter taste.
- Fresh raspberries add juicy pops of sweetness to these muffins. You can also use frozen raspberries. Just toss them into the batter straight from the freezer; there’s no need to thaw them.
- Sour cream is the secret to ultra-moist, ultra-tender muffins.
How to make raspberry lemon-glazed muffins
Preheat your oven and grease your muffin pan. Let your raspberries dry completely after rinsing.
Mix your dry ingredients separately, then stir together the wet ingredients until smooth. When you combine everything, don’t over mix. Stop when the batter is just coming together for the most tender muffins.
Don’t forget to lightly flour the raspberries so they don’t sink to the bottom. Be gentle so they don’t fall apart.
Fill each space in the muffin tin with about 3 tablespoons of batter and bake until lightly golden and set in the center. Let them cool slightly before glazing.
To make the glaze, simmer lemon juice and sugar until syrupy, then brush it over the warm muffins and dip them in lemon sugar for that extra pop of flavor. I like to serve these warm, but they are also delicious at room temp.
How to store
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. After that, pop them in the fridge to keep them fresh a little longer (about 4–5 days total).
How to reheat
Warm the muffins in the microwave for about 10–15 seconds to bring back that soft, just-baked texture. If they’ve been refrigerated, give them a few extra seconds.
Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes! These muffins freeze beautifully! Let them cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave straight from frozen for a quick treat.
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Raspberry Lemon-Glazed Muffins
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 lemon, completely zested
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick, melted
- 1 & 1/4 cups sour cream
- 1 & 1/2 cups raspberries
For the glaze:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
- 1/3 cup sugar
- lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 350 degrees. Grease a muffin pan; set aside.
- Rinse the raspberries and let them sit out to dry.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, stir together the egg and 1 cup of sugar until it forms a paste. Add half of the lemon zest, or at least a teaspoon. Add the melted butter and stir to combine. Add the sour cream in 2 additions, stirring until just combined.
- Use a wooden spoon to stir in the flour mixture. Stop when it is not quite combined all the way.
- Sprinkle about a tablespoon of flour over the raspberries, toss to coat, and immediately fold them into the batter. Be gentle, those little guys are fragile. Mix until the raspberries are incorporated, but don’t overdo it.
- Spoon the batter into the greased muffin pan. You want about 3 tablespoons of batter per muffin.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let set for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- While the muffins are setting up and cooking, make the glaze. In a small saucepan combine the ¼ cup sugar with the ¼ cup fresh lemon juice. Turn the heat to medium and stir to combine. Let it simmer until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture has become syrupy, about 5-10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar with the remaining lemon zest, or at least a teaspoon.
- Brush the top of each muffin liberally with the lemon glaze. Dip the tops of the glazed muffins into the sugar-zest mixture. These are best served warm.
I would make these muffins in this pan first. I need a little bit of spring here right now. 4 more inches on snow forecasted for tonight. After this weeks cold temps and snow. Yes, I could use a little bit of spring right now and these muffins look delicious!
If I win I will make these delicious looking muffins and then tons of egg muffins because breakfast to go is the best!
These are calling my name!! Perfect for a sweet Valentine’s Day breakfast. :)
This recipe sounds and looks delicious. I have enjoyed discovering this blog. I have made the Balsamic Pork Tenderloin twice! Delicious! I hope I win!
Thank you Valery! You are sweet. I just put that Balsamic pork on my menu for this week! Good stuff :) Thanks for saying hi!
I would probably end up making cornbread muffins first because Keith has a thing for cornbread but shortly after would be these muffins. I LOVE lemon glaze on stuff!
Hi Karen!
I just discovered your blog through Coco & Kelley, and I’m so glad I did. I’ll be looking around more, but so far, just from this recipe I can tell you’re an amazing baker! These muffins look divine, and I love the combo of raspberries and lemon. Thanks for sharing! xo
Thank you for commenting Beeta! I’m so glad you did. Cassandra was so sweet to include me in her round up. You will have to let me know which recipes you try out! :)
I’d make chocolate chip muffins
Dude, I just made muffins this week. Which, apparently, is quite the event because Lilia could remember every detail of the morning the last time I made muffins several months ago. Poor child, I’m depriving her… And yes, I did have both muffin pans (regular and mini), with water soaking in them, out on the counter for about 4 days before I finally washed them. It’s pretty bad because Adam hates them so much that he just refuses to wash them now, so they just stay out until I finally gear up to do it. And that can be way longer than I’d like to admit.
I think these muffins are a good first recipe. Thanks!
Not only have I drooled over the beautiful picture itself,but the ingredients and the glaze I simply must taste. These are going to be my Valentine’s muffins to give away. Now I just need better bakeware than the metal stuff I have.
Oh my, those look SO amazing. I would totally make them! (Or make them even if I didn’t win, whatever…)
I’d definitely make egg muffin!
I’m making these, if I win or not! My favorite flavors :)
It feels like we haven’t had rain here in California for forever! We got a little jipped on winter this year. But I’m not complaining! This beautiful weather has been wonderful! Love these muffin pans too : ) Would use them to make cupcakes with no liners, because that means more cupcakes for my belly and less cupcake stuck to the liners. Ha!
I would love to test out your muffins! My kids are very picky muffin eaters, so hopefully this would help them convert. I’ve also been wanting to try those egg ones you did, a fun switch for breakfast. Thats awesome you get perks for all your work you put into this great blog. Thanks for passing on the love!
I would make a special blueberry muffin recipe I received from a wonderful old woman I met down while I was down in Georgia! She had blueberry bushes that grew wild in her backyard.