Scarlet's Lemon Crumb Muffins

Brighten your mornings with Scarlet's Lemon Crumb Muffins, a delightful bakery-style treat packed with the fresh, zesty flavor of lemons. These muffins feature a moist, tender crumb infused with tangy lemon juice and fragrant zest, perfectly balanced with the richness of melted butter and vanilla. Topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble that adds a satisfying crunch, these muffins are as irresistible as they are beautiful. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and ready in under 25, they’re ideal for weekend brunches, afternoon tea, or a quick sweet indulgence. For an added touch of elegance, finish them with a dusting of powdered sugar. Whether you serve them warm or at room temperature, Scarlet's Lemon Crumb Muffins are a citrus lover's dream!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 0.25 cups Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour (for crumble topping)
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (cold, diced, for crumble)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.

Step 6

To make the crumble topping, combine the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and cold diced butter in a small bowl. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 7

Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the muffin batter in each cup.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Optional: Once cooled, dust the tops of the muffins with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy Scarlet's Lemon Crumb Muffins with a cup of tea or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1046.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3455.2

Total Fat 164.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 787.4mg	0%
Sodium 2316.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 452.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 211.8g
Protein 50.8g	0%

Vitamin D 198.7IU	0%
Calcium 410.5mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 912.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.4%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 51.8%