Moist Fresh Strawberry Muffins
Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly moist and tender muffin, bursting with the bright, sweet flavor of fresh strawberries. These magically delicious muffins are the perfect companion to your morning coffee, afternoon tea, or any beverage you choose. Whether you’re starting your day with a delightful breakfast or need a little pick-me-up in the middle of the day, these moist strawberry muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings and bring a touch of sweetness to your day. They’re simply irresistible!
Why You’ll Love These Moist Strawberry Muffins
Ingredients for these Easy Strawberry Muffins
Get the full ingredient list and full instructions in the printable recipe card below.
Storage Tips
Fresh strawberry muffins are best enjoyed soon after baking, but if you have leftovers, here’s how to store them to maintain their quality as much as possible:
- Cool Completely: Let the muffins cool completely to room temperature on a wire rack before storing. This prevents condensation, which can make them soggy.
- Airtight Container is Key: Store the muffins in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag. This is the most important step to keep them from drying out.
- Room Temperature Storage (Best for short term): For the best texture, store muffins at room temperature. They’ll be good for about 2-3 days.
- Refrigerator Storage (If you must): If your kitchen is very warm or humid, or if you want to keep them a little longer (up to a week), you can refrigerate them. However, refrigeration can dry them out slightly, so it’s not ideal. If you refrigerate, bring them to room temperature or warm them slightly before serving.
- Freezing (for longer storage): For longer storage (up to 2 months), you can freeze the muffins. Wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer bag. Thaw them overnight at room temperature or reheat them from frozen in a low oven or microwave.
- Preventing Sticking: If you’re stacking the muffins, place a piece of parchment paper or a paper towel between the layers to prevent them from sticking together.
- Reheating: To revive slightly stale muffins, you can warm them in a low oven (around 350°F or 175°C) for a few minutes. You can also microwave them briefly, but be careful not to overheat, or they’ll become tough. A quick toast in a toaster oven also works well.
Important Note about Strawberries: Because of the moisture content of strawberries, these muffins are more prone to becoming soggy than some other types. Storing them properly is key to maintaining their texture. They are definitely best eaten within the first couple of days!
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Printable Recipe for Fresh Strawberry Muffins
Moist Fresh Strawberry Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoons salt
- 8 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cup fresh strawberries diced
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a whisk. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat together.
- In your stand mixer, pour the dry ingredients (flour mixture).
- On the low setting, begin mixing the milk and creamed sugar mixture. Mix until well blended together.
- Gently fold the diced strawberries into the mix.
- Fill a 12 count muffin tin with muffin batter evenly. Use silicon muffin liners or paper liners.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean.
I love Lori’s blog – and really want to try these strawberry muffins. What a wonderful recipe! And thanks so so much for the fast rescue this morning!!!!
Oh, they look perfect! I think strawberries go very well in baked goodies, but often they are neglected, blueberries seem more popular for that. Too bad… glad you made the strawberries justice!
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These look absolutely lovely. It’s not strawberry season here, but I will have to try these next time we get some strawberries.
Not real fond of fresh strawberries, but when they’ve been cooked in something , I’m all over it. These look so good.
You’ve been quite busy this month Nicole – and you’ve done another marvelous job with a Secret Recipe Club partner. Normally, I’d want to run right out and make a recipe as gorgeous as this one. But given that it’s now strawberry season now, I really want to wait until I have the luscious, closer-to-summer berries that taste divine, so that I give these muffins their due.
So glad you enjoyed the muffins! It’s one of my favorites. Thanks for all your kind words.
I love muffins too, and strawberries! Must. Make. These. Soon.
These DO look magical! Wonderful pick for SRC!
I like the pictures. I like the pictures of the muffins and I might attempt to make some sometime.
Not real fond of fresh strawberries, but when they’ve been cooked in something , I’m all over it. These look so good.