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Overripe Berry Muffins

These muffins are made by folding soft, jammy leftover berries into a light, fluffy batter, then baking until golden and tender. The final texture is moist and rustic, with bursts of sweet-tart berry flavor in every bite, perfect for using up imperfect fruit. Their appearance is inviting and slightly imperfect, with purple-stained tops and a warm, homey vibe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Home Baking
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup leftover berries soft, jammy berries
  • zest of 1 lemon lemon zest optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. This creates a dry base for the batter.
  3. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly, then whisk it into the eggs along with the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula just until no dry flour remains — be careful not to overmix, as this keeps the muffins tender.
  5. Gently fold in the leftover berries, taking care to preserve their jammy, soft texture and to avoid purple streaks in the batter.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full. Add a few berries on top for a rustic look and extra flavor.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Remove the muffins from the oven, let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely or serve warm.
  9. Enjoy these moist, jammy berry muffins as a cozy breakfast or satisfying snack. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with yogurt if desired.