BLACKBERRY LEMON MUFFINS

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These tender muffins are bursting with flavor, and they remind me of spring. Garnish with grated lemon peel for added color and even more punch from the lemon. -Vicky Palmer, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup fresh blackberries
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Grated lemon zest, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter and lemon juice until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in blackberries., Fill greased or foil-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, melted butter and enough lemon juice to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over warm muffins. If desired, sprinkle with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.