Fresh Berry Muffins

These fresh berry muffins are perfect to make during berry season. You can use any of your favorite berries – blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or small strawberries. They are ideal snacks/treats for berry lovers as they are easy to make, moist, delicious and made from healthy ingredients. My son and husband love them!

If you are looking for more berry recipes, you may wish to try the classic Ukrainian drink Kompot or Berry Pizza.

Fresh Berry Muffins

Ingredients:

¾ cup sifted all-purpose flour

2 eggs

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter

½ cup sugar

½ – 1 cup fresh berries of your choice (I used blueberries, small strawberries, raspberries and alpines. If you are using large strawberries, cut them on small pieces).

1 organic lemon (use organic lemon as nearly all conventional produce is coated with wax and I find it hard to remove)

1 teaspoon baking powder

You will also need: a standard-size muffin pan, grater with small holes or a zester, paper baking cups

This recipe makes about 10-12 muffins.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 390F. Insert cupcake liner into each cup of the muffin pan.

2. Make a lemon zest: Wash lemon under hot water and dry it. Use the smallest holes on an ordinary grater or zester. Grate just enough to get through the yellow skin. Be careful to avoid the bitter white pith underneath. You will need about 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.