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Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Published: Feb 20, 2021 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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Sweet and tart Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are topped with a delicious lemon glaze. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of day.

meyer lemon poppy seed muffin with wrapper off

My family love muffins and I love to make my Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins. They are light fluffy, and covered with a delicious lemon glaze.

These muffins are the perfect sweet treat any time of the day. You can also use regular lemons for these muffins and glaze.

What is a Meyer Lemon?

Meyer lemons are different than regular lemons, but still pack a wonderful tart flavor. Meyer lemons are originally from China and were brought the United States in the early 1900’s. The lemons are thought to be a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. The flavor is very similar to a lemon, but a bit sweeter – perfect for baking and cocktails! If you aren’t in an area that these can be grown make sure to nab a bag during the winter because they are gone before you know it! 

meyer lemon poppy seed muffin side view with wrapper

Ingredeints

For Muffins:

  • butter
  • granulated sugar
  • meyer lemon
  • vanilla extract
  • eggs
  • meyer lemon juice
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • poppy seeds
  • full-fat sour cream

For Glaze:

  • powdered sugar
  • meyer lemon juice
  • fresh meyer lemon zest
  • milk

Variations

Regular lemon juice and zest can be used in place of the meyer lemon. Also, limes can be used to make lime muffins or oranges to make orange muffins. The orange muffins will be much sweeter, but if you want some tart flavor you can use half orange and half lemon or lime.

I use salted butter in my Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin recipe, but if you are using unsalted butter you can leave the butter as is, or you can add ⅛ teaspoon of salt to the batter.

  • uncooked muffin
  • cooked muffin
  • glazed muffin

Instructions

For Muffins:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix the butter till light and fluffy. Add the sugar, zest, vanilla, lemon juice, and mix till smooth.
  • Add the eggs one at a time mixing after each egg is added. Gently stir in the sour cream.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and poppy seeds. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet until it is just combined.
  • Scoop batter into the muffin cups (about ¼ cup) per muffin. Place in oven and back 15 minutes. Allow muffins to cool for about 10 minutes before glazing.

For Glaze:

  • Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk.
  • Dip the tops of the muffins into the glaze or drizzle over the top. Allow the glaze to set.
meyer lemon poppy seed muffin plated

Looking for More Citrus Recipes?

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meyer lemon poppy seed muffin side view with glaze

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meyer lemon poppy seed muffin with wrapper off

Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Cooling Time 10 mins
Course Bakery
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Muffins

Ingredients
 
 

For Muffins:

  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoon meyer lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. fresh meyer lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream

For Glaze:

  • 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon meyer lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon fresh meyer lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

For Muffins:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix the butter till light and fluffy. Add the sugar, zest, vanilla, lemon juice, and mix till smooth.
  • Add the eggs one at a time mixing after each egg is added. Gently stir in the sour cream.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and poppy seeds. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet until it is just combined.
  • Scoop batter into the muffin cups (about ¼ cup) per muffin. Place in oven and back 15 minutes. Allow muffins to cool for about 10 minutes before glazing.

For Glaze:

  • Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk.
  • Dip the tops of the muffins into the glaze or drizzle over the top. Allow the glaze to set.
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    This recipe was originally published in 2016 and was updated in 2021 for reader enhancement and enjoyment.

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    Comments

    1. Radha R

      February 20, 2021 at 10:51 am

      This is a lovely and delicious muffin to brighten the day. Love it!

      Reply
    2. Teri Schuler

      February 21, 2021 at 11:30 pm

      Your muffins look amazing and the glaze is the perfect topper. Yum!

      Reply
    3. Jessy T

      December 30, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      What a wonderful recipe! I doubled it and it came out perfect. Bravo! 👏😍

      Reply
      • Ashley Lecker

        January 01, 2022 at 9:53 am

        Yay! I love these muffins!

        Reply

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