Lemon Crumb Muffins
The ultimate comfort food, Lemon Crumb Muffins are fluffy, sweet, and bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack, these easy muffins will have everyone asking for seconds. Bake a batch tonight and enjoy a taste of sunshine!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Oven
- Peeler
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 tbsp Lemon Peel
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3 tsp Lemon Extract
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Butter, Melted
- 1 tbsp Lemon Peel
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixer bowl, beat eggs and sugar for approximately two minutes. Add in oil, sour cream, lemon peel, lemon juice, and lemon extract and beat until well combined. Slowly add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture and mix until just combined.
- Scoop batter into a muffin pan that has been lined with liners.
- In a separate bowl, combine ingredients for crumb topping including sugar, salt, melted butter, lemon zest, and flour. Mix until all of the mixture has absorbed the butter, and mixture is crumbly. Divide crumb topping and sprinkle on top of muffin batter that has been scooped into the pan.
- Place in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 375 degrees F. Bake for approximately 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- If topping with lemon glaze, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice and mix until well combined. Lightly drizzle over each muffin.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Keep any leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
Wrap them individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Consider adding poppy seeds to the batter for a delightful crunch and added texture.
Pair these muffins with a dollop of whipped cream or a side of yogurt for a delicious breakfast.
You can experiment with different glazes like a simple icing sugar glaze or a cream cheese frosting for a twist.
Let kids help sprinkle the crumb topping on each muffin for a fun baking activity.