Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/3 cup almonds, chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled

Method

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl.
  • Cut in 2 Tbs butter until mixture is crumbly, then stir in chopped almonds and set aside.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
  • Add the blueberries and toss gently to combine.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
  • Combine the eggs, milk and 1/2 cup melted and cooled butter.
  • Pour into the center of the well and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Spoon batter into greased muffin pans, filling 2/3 full.
  • Sprinkle evenly with almond mixture.
  • Bake for 15-20 min or until muffins are golden.
  • Remove from pans immediately.