Oven to Plate: How to Make Perfect Amish Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Who doesn't love the aroma of freshly baked muffins wafting through the house on a lazy weekend morning? And when it comes to muffins, nothing quite beats the delicious combination of juicy blueberries and tangy lemon. The Amish have discovered this combination, to that it is not uncommon to a shiny glass cake safe full of plump muffins sitting on the counter. Blueberry muffins are especially common in the Maine Amish communities where the blueberries grow so well.

If you're looking to whip up a batch of perfect blueberry lemon muffins, you're in luck! In this article, we'll walk you through a simple and foolproof recipe that will have you savoring warm, fluffy muffins in no time. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of baking, we've got all the tips and tricks you need to become a muffin-making pro.

🫐 The Amish and Blueberries

Amish people do grow - and eat - blueberries! Blueberry farming is a common practice among Amish communities, and there are many Amish-owned blueberry farms throughout the United States. Amish farmers typically grow blueberries using traditional methods, such as hand-picking and using horse-drawn equipment. They also use sustainable farming practices, such as crop rotation and cover cropping, to help protect the environment. Blueberries grow particular well in Maine, but there is also a lot of blueberry farming in Michigan. I've seen a number of Amish-owned blueberry u-pick patches!

• Blueberries are a relatively easy crop to grow. They require well-drained soil, full sun, and regular watering.
• Blueberries are a profitable crop. They can be sold fresh, frozen, or processed into juice, jam, or other products.
• Blueberries are a healthy crop. They are a good source of antioxidants and other nutrients.

🚜 Amish Blueberry U-Pick Farms

There are places where people can go pick their own blueberries from Amish farms, among them:

Granny B. Farms, 7201 Tucker Rd, Centerburg, OH 43011. Organic-certified farm

Prairie Hill Blueberry Farm, 424 County Rd 1400 N, Bethany, IL 61914

Mooreland Fruit Farm, 1558 W. Moreland Rd. Wooster, OH 44691

Let us know of others to add to this list and check out our other list of Amish garden centers.

📜 How to Make Perfect Amish Lemon Blueberry Muffins

These are super easy muffins to make, so they are tough to screw up. But you can follow some steps to tilt the odds in your favorite that these will turn out amazing.

• Use fresh blueberries. Frozen blueberries can be used, but they will make the muffins slightly more dense.
• Use More Blueberries! For me, there is no such thing as too many blueberries in the recipe. If a recipe calls for one cup, I use two!!
• Zest the lemons before juicing them. The lemon zest will add a bright, citrusy flavor to the muffins.
• Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the muffins tough.
• Fill the muffin cups about ⅔ full. This will give the muffins enough room to rise.
• Bake the muffins at a high temperature for the first few minutes of baking. This will help them to rise quickly and form a nice crust.
• Let the muffins cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming soggy.