Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins

When I was searching for blueberry muffin recipes yesterday I didn't know I'd find one with so much history! It was fun to read the story behind these and also fun to make.

I wasn't planning on this being a blog post! Hence the pjs and no make-up! But I had to share because these muffins are sooooo good!

Jordan Marsh was a department store based in Boston from the 1860's to the late 1990's. They housed an on-site cafe serving treats to shoppers but it's their blueberry muffins they are most known for.

“As long as you know how to bake, life is sure to be sweet.” - Anonymous

After more than 100 years in operation, Jordan Marsh eventually folded into the Macy's chain but their blueberry muffin recipe lives on.

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Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter softened (I used unsalted)
2 cups unsifted flour
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups large fresh blueberries
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
course sanding sugar (for top of muffins)

Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. In a second bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar mixture along with the milk and vanilla.

Crush 1/2 cup of blueberries with a fork and mix into the batter. Fold in the remaining whole berries.

Line a 12 cup standard muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill with batter. Sprinkle the sugar over the tops of the muffins and bake at 375 degrees for about 30-35 minutes. Remove muffins from tin and cool. Store, uncovered.... if you have any left.

** Be careful. These are addictive. Just ask my kids!