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Strawberry Lemon Muffins with Crumble Topping

Tender strawberry lemon muffins with a buttery crumble topping, made with fresh strawberries and lemon zest. Ready in 40 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Lemon Muffins

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 113g, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150g
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk 120ml
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 60g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries 225g, hulled and diced

Crumble Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 63g, for crumble topping
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar 67g, packed, for crumble topping
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 57g, cold and cubed, for crumble topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for crumble topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest for crumble topping

Instructions
 

Strawberry Lemon Muffins

  • Preheat oven and prepare pan:

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
  • Whisk dry ingredients:

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar:

    In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup (113g) melted and cooled unsalted butter with 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar until combined. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
  • Add wet ingredients:

    Stir in 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream or plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest until smooth.
  • Fold dry into wet:

    Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Fold in strawberries:

    Fold 1 1/2 cups (225g) diced fresh strawberries into the batter with a gentle hand.
  • Fill muffin cups:

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Make crumble topping:

    In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup (67g) packed light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest for the crumble topping. Add 1/4 cup (57g) cold cubed unsalted butter and mix with a fork or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  • Sprinkle crumble on batter:

    Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the batter in each muffin cup.

Crumble Topping

  • Bake muffins:

    Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool muffins:

    Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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