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Twelve freshly baked blueberry muffins with a pecan streusel in a turquoise silicone muffin pan on a wooden surface.

Blueberry Muffins with Crunchy Pecan Streusel

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These Blueberry Brown Butter Muffins are soft, rich, and packed with juicy bursts of blueberries in every bite. The secret ingredient is homemade brown butter, which adds a deep, nutty aroma and gives the muffins a warm, caramel-like flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the berries.

To keep the blueberries evenly distributed, they’re lightly dusted with flour before mixing in the batter ensuring they don’t sink to the bottom. The batter itself is tender and moist, thanks to sour cream and just the right balance of ingredients.

Each muffin is topped with a crunchy pecan streusel made with cinnamon and butter, adding texture and a slightly toasted finish that makes these feel extra special. Baked until golden at 180°C (350°F), they come out soft inside with a beautifully crisp topping.

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break, these muffins are best enjoyed slightly warm, when the brown butter aroma is at its peak and the blueberries are perfectly juicy.

Pro Tips for Perfect Muffins

  • Don’t skip browning the butter. This step adds deep flavor and makes these muffins stand out from classic blueberry muffins.

  • Let the brown butter cool slightly. If it’s too hot, it can cook the eggs when added.

  • Don’t overmix the batter. Mix just until combined to keep the muffins soft and tender.

  • Gently press the streusel. Lightly pressing it into the batter prevents it from falling off during and after baking.

  • Use room temperature eggs. They combine more easily and help create a smoother batter.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Rich brown butter flavor - The nutty, slightly caramelized notes from the brown butter take these muffins far beyond a classic blueberry version.

  • Super soft and moist texture - Thanks to sour cream and the right balance of ingredients, every bite stays tender and fluffy.

  • Crunchy pecan streusel topping - The cinnamon-pecan crumble adds texture and a bakery-style finish.

  • Easy but impressive - Simple ingredients, clear steps, and a result that feels special enough for brunch or guests.

  • Perfect for make-ahead - They store and freeze beautifully, making them ideal for busy mornings.

Recept

15mPriprema
30mKuvanje
45mUkupno
12
Sastojci
  • 300 grama Borovnica
  • 270 grama Belog brašna (T-400)
  • 175 grama Maslaca
  • 150 grama Smeđeg šećera
  • 120 grama Pavlake
  • 2 komada Jaja
  • 100 grama Pekan oraha
  • 70 grama Mleka
  • 20 grama Belog kristal šećera
  • 5 grama (1 kašičica) Sode bikarbone
  • 3 grama (½ kašičica) Soli
  • 2 grama (½ kašičica) Praška za pecivo
  • 2 grama (½ kašičica) Cimeta
Instrukcije
  1. Od ukupno 175 g maslaca, 150 g iskoristite za pripremu smeđeg maslaca, a 25 g sačuvajte za hrskavi sloj (streusel)
  2. Isecite 150 g putera na kockice i stavite ga u svetlu šerpu na srednju temperaturu. Kada se otopi, počeće da peni i blago ključa. Mešajte često. Nakon nekoliko minuta, mlečne čestice na dnu će dobiti zlatno-braon boju i osetićete orašastu aromu. Čim primetite braon tačkice i osetite taj tostirani miris, odmah sklonite sa ringle i prespite u posudu za mešanje. Ostavite da se malo prohladi.
  3. Od ukupno 270 g brašna, odvojte 20 g za posipanje borovnica. Preostalih 250 g ide u smesu. U posebnoj posudi pomešajte 250 g brašna, sodu bikarbonu, prašak za pecivo i so.
  4. Kada je smeđi maslac topao (ali ne vreo), dodajte smeđi šećer i mutite oko 4 minuta kako bi se šećer delimično rastvorio. Dodajte jaja jedno po jedno, dobro muteći nakon svakog dodavanja kako bi se potpuno sjedinila i kako se ne bi zgrušala.
  5. Prosejte suve sastojke i mešajte dok se ne sjedine. Zatim dodajte borovnice direktno u smesu. Pospite preko njih odvojenih 20 g brašna i lagano promešajte tek toliko da se sjedini. Ovo pomaže da borovnice ne potonu tokom pečenja. Rasporedite smesu u kalup za mafine, puneći svako udubljenje skoro do vrha.
  6. Otopite sačuvanih 25 g maslaca. U seckalici sjedinite pekan orahe, šećer, cimet i otopljeni maslac. Usitnite dok pekan orasi ne budu sitno iseckani i dok smesa ne dobije teksturu krupnih mrvica. Obilno rasporedite hrskavi sloj (streusel) preko svakog mafina i blago ga utisnite u smesu kako ne bi spao tokom pečenja. Pecite na 180°C oko 25 minuta, ili dok čačkalica zabodena u sredinu ne izađe čista.
  7. Ostavite mafine da odstoje 5–10 minuta pre serviranja. Najlepši su dok su još topli, kada su borovnice mekane, a miris smeđeg maslaca najizraženiji. Savršeno idu uz kafu ili kao slatki doručak.
Hranljive vrednosti na 100g
  • Energetska vrednost: 1341 kj/321 kcal
  • Proteini: 4.7 g
  • Ugljeni hidrati: 32.0 g
  • Masnoće: 19.2 g
  • Zasićene masnoće: 9.5 g
  • Vlakna: 1.4 g
  • Šećeri: 16.2 g
  • Soli: 0.2 g

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