Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cardamom-Spiced Blueberry Jam Muffins, a perfect treat for breakfast or any time of day. These moist muffins combine the familiar sweetness of blueberries with the exotic warmth of cardamom, creating a unique flavor experience that will leave everyone wanting more. Topped with an all-natural purple glaze made from freeze-dried blueberries, these muffins are not only delicious but visually stunning. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as a sweet snack throughout the week, they’re sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1/4 cup flavorless oil (or 1/2 stick melted butter)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blueberry jam
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup finely crushed freeze-dried blueberries or 2 tablespoons blueberry jam
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and cardamom.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: milk, sour cream, oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Spoon half of the batter into muffin cups. Add about one tablespoon of blueberry jam on top before covering with remaining batter.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before glazing with a mixture of confectioner's sugar, ground cardamom, crushed freeze-dried blueberries (or blueberry jam), and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg