If you're craving a bright, citrusy breakfast treat, these Lemon Crumb Muffins are just what you need! With a perfect balance of tangy lemon and a soft crumb topping, these muffins are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Whether you're making them for a weekend brunch, a special occasion, or simply for a cozy morning at home, these muffins will become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
These are perfect any time of year! I particularly love them in the Spring. If you need a treat for a brunch, a shower, or just want a snack....you must try these!
If you love muffins you must try my The Best Banana Cinnamon Muffins on this site as well! They are a fan favorite!
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Ingredients
- flour
- sugar
- soda
- salt
- eggs
- sour cream
- butter
- lemon zest
- lemon juice
- lemon extract
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Combine dry and wet ingredients
Mix crumb topping
Add crumb topping to muffins
Mix glaze and pour over warm muffins
Hint: When adding crumb topping pat down slightly with back of spoon. Then add a tad more on top. This ensures a coating adheres to the muffin and then then also has the flaky falling off appearance as well.
Substitutions
No sour cream on hand? No problem, substitute it for plain yogurt!
Equipment
A well stocked kitchen makes baking and cooking so much more enjoyable! I definitely have a few favorites. Using a #20 cookie scoop is so helpful. Also, a good quality muffin pan is essential!
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Muffin Baking Tips
- Evenly Sized Muffins: I love to use a cookie scoop for my muffins. For a 12 muffin pan I use a size 20 scoop and I fill it heaping full.
- Baking Ingredients: Making sure the butter and milk are room temperature helps all of the ingredients to mix properly.
- Mixing Ingredients: In order to achieve a tender muffin is NOT to over mix the batter. As soon as there are no more white flour streaks, stop mixing.
- Resting the batter: I always allow my muffin batter to rest 5 minutes before scooping into the muffin pan. This helps the height of the muffins.
- Presentation: I like to place a little crumb muffin on top of each muffin and pat in. Then add more on top. This helps the crumb mixture adhere.
Storage
Thawing: To thaw, let sit at room temperature or place in microwave for 15-30 seconds.
Storing: Muffins will keep at room temperature for 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container or bag. Be sure and cool completely before storing.
Freezing: Let muffins cool completely, then add to an airtight container or freezer bag. Store in freezer for up to 2 months. If using a bag, lay them all flat and freeze, this way you can remove how ever many you need at a time. I make a fresh glaze usually. But this is an extra step that is not necessary. These are delicious with out the glaze.
Spring Recipes
Need more ideas for Spring entertaining? Try these:
Lemon Crumb Muffins
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- ¼ teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon baking soda yes, ¼ and ⅛
- ¼ teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon salt yes, ¼ and ⅛
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1 ½ Tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoons lemon extract
Crumb Topping
- 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cold butter cubed
Glaze
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice yes, 2T and 2t
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, butter, lemon zest, juice and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
- In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter pat down slightly then add a little more over top.
- Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Be sure not to over-bake. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
- Whisk the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over warm muffins.
Risa says
These lemon muffins were one of the best I've had. We loved the crumb topping and the glaze. I am a huge lemon fan, and these are definitely going on repeat. Thanks for the great recipe!
Misty Tannery says
I am so happy to know you loved these! Thank you for sharing!
Katrina says
I saw your recipe on a Facebook post and saved it for another day. I just found the recipe again and made these with my daughter, and oh boy, were they delicious! The lemon flavor came through so nicely, and the texture of the muffins was perfect
Misty Tannery says
I am so so glad that you found me again. Thank you for trying the lemon muffins, I am so happy you loved them so much!
Courtney says
Lemon muffins aren't usually my first choice but I wanted to make them for my mom over the weekend (she LOVES lemon baked goods). I ended up loving them because of that crumb topping and glaze! Definitely took them over the top and made them so yummy.
Misty Tannery says
So glad you tried them! I am happy you liked them!
Leanne Neill says
I'm always looking for lemon recipes this time of year. I really enjoyed the citrus crumb on top - perfection.
Misty Tannery says
So glad you liked them!
Stephanie says
I made a double batch of these, one for the freezer and one to eat right away, and they froze so well. It was like they were right out of the oven again.
Misty Tannery says
I am so glad you liked them so much! I definitely love to freeze them as well!
Hannah says
I could eat these every single day!! I love the lemon flavor and they were perfectly moist! Yummm!!
Misty Tannery says
I am so glad you liked them so much! They are for sure a favorite of mine too!
Madhu says
These sound so good! Love that bright lemon flavor with the crumb topping. Perfect for a cozy brunch.
Misty Tannery says
I also love serving these for brunch! They are perfectly sweet!
Sidney says
These were perfect for spring! Fresh, airy, and so decadent without being too heavy. Will be making these again for sure.
Misty Tannery says
so glad you liked them!
Eva says
We are big lemon lovers, and these did not disappoint! They were so soft, and moist. We even froze some to pull out for busy sports nights!
Misty Tannery says
I also love to freeze muffins for busy times! Glad you enjoyed them!
Abi says
Definately saving this recipe! Citrus is my favorite flavor, can't wait to try these muffins!
Misty Tannery says
I hope you love them!
Madelyn Tannery says
My husband is obsessed with these! Perfect amount of lemon and sweetness
Misty Tannery says
I am so glad I have his stamp of approval! Thank you for the review!