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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Cinnamon Raspberry Muffins
Tender buttermilk muffins with a hidden pocket of raspberry jam and a cinnamon-sugar top.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
6 steps- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a 12-cup muffin tray with cooking spray.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, making a well in the center.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and melted margarine. Slowly add to the flour mixture and stir just until moistened; do not overmix.
- 4
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Add about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam to the center of each (do not spread), then top with the remaining batter.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix the 1 tablespoon sugar with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the muffins.
- 6
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the muffins spring back when lightly touched. Remove from the cups immediately and cool on a wire rack.
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72/100
Good fit for most families
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Nutrition
per serving160
Calories
3 g
Protein
28 g
Carbs
5 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
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Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
The fruit-studded breakfast muffin is a North American institution, born once chemical leaveners let bakers fold delicate fruit into a quick batter without crushing it. Pairing tart raspberries with warm cinnamon is a classic balance of bright and cozy, the berries bursting into jammy pockets against the spiced crumb. It is a bakery-case staple that home bakers love for its fast, forgiving results.
Listahan note
This version folds whole raspberries in at the very end and dusts the tops with cinnamon sugar, so the berries stay intact and the crumb stays tender. It keeps the cinnamon warm but gentle so it complements the fruit rather than burying it.
Technique cues
- Fold the raspberries in with just a few gentle strokes at the end so they stay whole instead of bleeding pink streaks through the batter.
- If using frozen raspberries, keep them frozen and toss them in flour, which keeps them from sinking and from thawing into a wet mess.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a crackly, fragrant crust that signals the flavor inside.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Flour-toss the raspberries and mix the cinnamon sugar for the tops while the oven preheats, so they are ready when the batter is.
- Make-ahead
- Combine the dry ingredients ahead and refrigerate the wet mix; fold in berries and bake fresh in the morning.
- Leftover move
- Warm a day-old muffin and split it with butter, or crumble it over yogurt for a quick parfait.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Use paper liners so the tin barely needs washing, and rinse the bowl before the berry-stained batter dries.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
raspberries
tart fruit
Purpose: They burst into jammy, tart pockets that balance the sweet, spiced crumb.
Handling: Use them whole and toss in flour; keep frozen ones frozen until folding.
Adaptation: Blackberries or chopped strawberries work; reduce other liquid slightly for juicier fruit.
ground cinnamon
warm spice
Purpose: Cinnamon brings the cozy warmth that pairs with the tart berries.
Handling: Whisk some into the batter and reserve some for the cinnamon-sugar topping.
Adaptation: A pinch of cardamom or nutmeg alongside the cinnamon adds depth.
all-purpose flour
structure base
Purpose: Forms the tender crumb that cradles the soft berries.
Handling: Whisk with the leavening, salt, and cinnamon before combining.
Adaptation: A 1:1 gluten-free blend keeps the structure with a slightly softer crumb.
buttermilk
moisture and tenderness
Purpose: Its acidity keeps the crumb soft and reacts with the leavening for a high dome.
Handling: Bring to room temperature and stir in last.
Adaptation: Plain yogurt thinned with milk, or plant milk plus lemon, both work.
butter
richness
Purpose: Butter gives the muffins a rich flavor and tender texture.
Handling: Melt and cool slightly, or cream softened butter with the sugar.
Adaptation: Neutral oil keeps them moist; a vegan stick works for dairy-free.
Technique notes
- Reserve a few raspberries to press into the tops just before baking for a bakery-style fruit-studded look.
- Rest the batter ten minutes before baking to hydrate the flour for a more even, tender crumb.
- Start the muffins in a hot oven for the first few minutes, then lower the heat, to set a high dome before the crumb finishes.
Ingredient swaps
- Gluten-free direction
- Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and let the batter rest before scooping.
- Dairy-free option
- Swap buttermilk for plant milk soured with lemon and use oil instead of butter.
- Lower-sugar direction
- Cut the batter sugar by a third and skip the cinnamon-sugar topping, letting the berries lead.
Serve alongside
- Lemon yogurt
- Fresh raspberries
- Soft scrambled eggs
- Honey butter
- Hot coffee
- Raspberry herbal tea
- Cold milk
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Store cooled muffins airtight at room temperature for two days or refrigerated for four; the berries add moisture that shortens room-temperature life. Warm briefly to refresh. They freeze well wrapped individually for up to three months and thaw at room temperature.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Paper muffin liners
- Whisk
- Wire cooling rack
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