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Fresh Lemon and Blackberry Muffins with Glaze

These soft, buttery muffins are packed with juicy blackberries and topped with a bright fruit glaze.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 28, 2026
Fresh Lemon and Blackberry Muffins with Glaze
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
40 minutes
Serves
12

I always look forward to blackberry season because there is nothing quite like a warm muffin filled with these tart, dark berries. While blueberry muffins are a classic, using blackberries adds a little something special that makes breakfast feel like a real treat.

The secret to these muffins is the hint of fresh lemon zest which really brightens up the berry flavor. If you find your blackberries are very large, feel free to cut them in half so they spread out evenly in the batter.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mashed blackberries for the glaze

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and grease a standard muffin tin or use paper liners.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    In another bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until everything is combined.

  4. 4

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed, making sure not to overwork the batter.

  5. 5

    Carefully fold in the fresh blackberries using a spatula.

  6. 6

    Fill each muffin cup about three quarters full with the batter.

  7. 7

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

  8. 8

    While the muffins cool, whisk the powdered sugar and mashed blackberries together to make a smooth glaze.

  9. 9

    Drizzle the glaze over the muffins once they have cooled slightly and serve.

💡 Tips

Store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. If you use frozen berries, do not thaw them first or they will turn the whole batter purple.

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