Lemon Muffins Recipe

Name: Lemon Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tbsp. water; 2 cups flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tbsp. grated lemon zest; 1 tsp. baking power; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly; 2 lg. eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup lemon-flavored yogurt; 1/4 cup milk; heavy cream

Servings: persons

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp. water
2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 tbsp. grated lemon zest
1 tsp. baking power
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 lg. eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup lemon-flavored yogurt
1/4 cup milk
heavy cream

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Grease 12 standard size muffin pan cups.
3
To prepare syrup, in a small saucepan, mix together lemon juice, sugar, and water.
4
Bring to a boil, stirring; boil for 2 minutes.
5
Set aside.
6
To prepare muffins, in a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
7
Mix together melted butter, eggs, yogurt, and milk.
8
Add yogurt mixture to flour mixture; mix with a fork until dry ingredients are evenly moistened.
9
Do not overmix.
10
Spoon batter into prepared pan, filling cups almost to top.
11
Bake muffins until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 minutes.
12
Using a toothpick, pierce top of each warm muffin 8 to 10 times.
13
Immediately spoon some syrup over each muffin.
14
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tbsp. water, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Lemon Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Muffins

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