Blueberry Muffins

The Jordan Marsh blueberry muffin is a beloved New England classic with a rich, cake-like texture, juicy berries and a signature sugar-crusted top. First created in the 1950s by Boston’s Jordan Marsh department store, these muffins remain a nostalgic treat. While the original recipe calls for mashing half the blueberries, I skip this step and instead toss fresh or frozen berries in flour to keep them from sinking. Adding chopped walnuts is optional, but topping the muffins with a few large blueberries before baking is highly recommended. These muffins are moist, flavorful and not overly sweet.

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Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups blueberries washed, drained and picked through
• 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
• 3 teaspoons granulated sugar or decorative sugar for the top of the muffins

Instructions

• Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tray with cupcake liners or coat with non-stick cooking spray. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and beat again.
• In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter in batches, alternating with the milk. Carefully fold in the blueberries and walnuts, if using.
• Use an ice cream scoop or spoon to evenly fill the muffin tray cups with batter. (Optional: Add a few plump blueberries on top of each muffin.) Finish by sprinkling the muffins with 3 teaspoons of sugar. Bake the muffins for about 25-30 minutes until lightly golden brown or until a wooden skewer comes out with scant dry crumbs. Remove the muffins from the tray after about 5 minutes and let them cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes.

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