Here, come over and have a bite of these famous department store blueberry muffins! According to Michael Lisicky, department store history expert in Lost Recipes Found’s article, Jordan Marsh department stores were so known for their blueberry muffins that when Macy’s bought Jordan Marsh in 1996, the muffins were served at their press conference. These are the best blueberry muffin recipe I’ve ever made and they reach the perfect level of moisture with tart blueberries that are absolutely irresistible!
My Real Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins recipe contains butter, granulated sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and blueberries and is done in less than 30 minutes, from start to finish. It’s my absolute favorite muffin recipe and I can’t ever get enough of these mouthwatering muffins!
If you love blueberries, then you’ll love my Blueberry Lemon Galette, Blueberry Lemon Bread, and Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie dessert recipes!
How to make the best Real Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins
STEP 1: Preheat your oven.
STEP 2: Line two muffin or silicone tins, with a total of 20 baking cups.
STEP 3: Cream the butter and sugar together. Whisk in the eggs.
STEP 4: Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Gently fold in the blueberries. Don’t smash any of the blueberries.
STEP 5: Spoon the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 full, evenly distributing the blueberries. Sprinkle the muffin tops with sugar.
STEP 6: Bake 20-25 minutes and let cool in pan.
STEP 7: If you make these muffins, don’t forget to leave a rating and comment!
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Pro Tips
- You can use coarse white sparkling sugar instead of granulated but they won’t be “true” Jordan Marsh muffins.
- It’s best to work with butter that was taken out at least one hour before cooking. Room temperature butter is a lot easier to work with than cold butter when preparing muffin batter.
- You can use frozen blueberries, but make sure not to smash any of them. Rinse the frozen berries in cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel before using them.
Jordan Marsh History
Reading further into Lost Recipes Found’s article, this recipe was handed down from a former Jordan Marsh employee and is the real Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffin recipe! In case you’re too young to know about Jordan Marsh, or perhaps you‘re like me and grew up on the west coast, where there were no such department stores, you may be in the dark about this store. Jordan Marsh was one of Boston’s most iconic department stores. Jordan’s was headquartered in Boston, but operated throughout New England. In the mid-1990s, the store was bought out and disappeared according to King Arthur Baking’s article.
Health Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are known as a superfood and are one of the best sources of antioxidants. According to Healthline’s article, they also reduce DNA damage caused by free radicals, further protecting your body from cancer and aging. Blueberries are low in calories, but are high in fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K. They are believed to contain the highest levels of antioxidants of all popular fruits and vegetables.
Oxidative DNA damage is part of being a human in the 21st century. DNA damage is impossible to avoid and occurs tens of thousands of times each day in every cell in the human body. DNA damage is the reason we age. Blueberries are powerful antioxidants that neutralize a portion of the free radical damage caused by everyday living. To learn more, read the article published by Healthline.
Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make these Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always try my best to respond to all comments.
If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag #elisemccollister on Instagram! It makes me so happy to see your recipe photos!
The Real Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffin Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ c butter room temperature
- 1½ c granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ c milk
- 2½ c blueberries fresh preferred
- ¼ c granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375° F. Line two muffin or silicone tins with a total of 20 baking cups.
- Cream the butter and sugar together. Add the eggs and whisk well to incorporate.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Gently fold in the blueberries. Don’t smash any of the blueberries.
- Spoon the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 full, evenly distributing the blueberries. Sprinkle the muffin tops with sugar.
- Bake 20-25 minutes. Let cool in pan.
- If you make these muffins, don't forget to leave a rating and comment!
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