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Nectarine Blueberry Muffins

Published: Oct 7, 2012 · Modified: Jun 19, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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Nectarine Blueberry Muffins will make your weekend breakfast more delicious!

A  few weeks ago, I noticed that Nectarines were becoming scarce at the market, which made me sad…sigh. Nectarines bring back so many memories of my childhood up through high school, and as much as I love peaches, nothing beats a good nectarine.

So when I noticed that the season was coming to an end, I went on a bit of baking spree, and these muffins are the result of a Sunday morning a few weeks ago. If you can still get nectarines in your part of the world I would certainly recommend making these tasty muffins,  but if they’re gone for the year, peaches (even frozen) would make a good substitute.

nectarine blueberry muffins sitting on a white paper with a nectarine and glass bowl of blueberries all sitting on a blue table


 

One of the best things about muffins is they freeze so well, and take very little time to thaw out. I try to keep my recipes consistent and that means making more than the two of us can eat at one sitting, so after my pictures are done and we’ve enjoyed our breakfast, the remainder goes into the freezer for another day.

nectarine blueberry muffins sitting on a white plate on a yellow napkin and a glass bowl of whipped cream sitting on a blue table

This morning was that other day, I split and toasted my muffins this morning and they were warm and buttered and so very delicious. So on this cold and rainy Sunday morning, I had a taste of summer and went back in time to a day so many years ago when nectarines went to school with me in my lunch. Food does make some wonderful memories.

split nectarine blueberry muffin sitting on a white plate on a yellow napkin

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Nectarine Blueberry Muffins

Chef Dennis Littley
What could be better than warm Nectarine blueberry muffins on your table for breakfast! You’ll love this easy to make recipe. Feel free to use another variety of fruit to make your own delicious muffins.
4.75 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 28 minutes mins
Course Muffin
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 411 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups of all purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt vanilla or plain
  • ½ cup oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla powder or extract
  • 1 Lemon Zest and a good squeeze of juice grated
  • 1 ½ cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 ½ cups nectarines cut into chunks
  • raw sugar to sprinkle on tops of muffins before baking

Instructions
 

  • Mix all your dry ingredients together in one bowl.
  • Lightly beat the eggs and add in the Greek yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice from the lemon.
  • Mix all these ingredients until well blended.
  • Add wet mixture to dry mixture and mix just enough to blend.
  • Now fold in the blueberries and nectarines into the muffin mix. (do not overmix; it will make the muffins tough)
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 18 -22 minutes.
  • Yields 12 regular muffins

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 313mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 6.8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.9mg
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  1. Dionne Baldwin says

    October 10, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    5 stars
    Oh goodness I adore nectarines. So much more than peaches! Your muffins always turn out so beautiful while mine end up so unsightly. Freezing them would be a good idea. We can have Chef Dennis muffins into the winter! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Muna Kenny says

    October 09, 2012 at 4:01 am

    5 stars
    Wow! Beautiful, fruity, and moist.

    Reply
  3. Casey says

    October 09, 2012 at 3:55 am

    Will definately give it a try! Loooooks delicious!

    Reply
  4. Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life says

    October 08, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    I looooove nectarines, these look amazing!

    Reply
  5. Kimby says

    October 08, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Dennis, your Nectarine Blueberry Muffins already piqued my “taste bud imagination,” but when you described splitting & toasting them… oh my yes!

    Reply
  6. Lynn says

    October 08, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Yes, it’s sad several summer fruits are at the end of their season. I feel the same way about peaches, apricots and plums. Nothing better than a warm muffin right out of the oven. I’ll bet these would be nice with coconut butter too!

    Reply
  7. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says

    October 08, 2012 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    We have a peach tree but I always wished it was a nectarin tree, nt that the fruits r not good, it just that I love nectarines, they are so juice sweet (just like peaches) and the skin is so smooth non hairy. The flavores r bit different too. Last time I had one was in school as well, not that long but still seems like forever in a different world.

    I d love a muffin chef!!

    Reply
  8. Mari @ Mari's Cakes says

    October 08, 2012 at 8:13 am

    I love blueberry muffins. I haven’t taste this recipe, but I’m sure it tastes delicious with nectarines too! Have a fantastic week Chef Dennis!

    Reply
  9. RavieNomNoms says

    October 08, 2012 at 8:05 am

    Oh how lovely!! I love the combination of Nectarine and Blueberry. I think Nectarines might be one of my favorite fruit, next to apples of course 😉

    Reply
  10. Betty Ann @Mango_Queen says

    October 08, 2012 at 6:21 am

    5 stars
    Omg, I can just smell the aroma of these muffins coming out of the oven. Must try this one if I can get hold of nectarines. Thanks for sharing & Happy Mon., Chef Dennis!

    Reply
  11. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    October 08, 2012 at 7:07 am

    After spending the last months eyeing nectarine and peach recipes, I´m aching to start finding them here. The combination with blueberries is amazing!

    Reply
  12. All That's Left Are The Crumbs says

    October 08, 2012 at 2:35 am

    I would also choose a nectarine over a peach. Both seem to be coming to the end of their season. These muffins look delicious and I love the blue boards in your background.

    Reply
  13. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    October 08, 2012 at 12:21 am

    Deliciously moist muffins — a great way to celebrate the final produce of a delicious season 🙂

    Reply
  14. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    October 07, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    I love nectarines with blueberries, wonderful muffins!

    Reply
  15. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    October 07, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Well, if you’re going to celebrate the end of a season, I think muffins are a fabulous way to do that. These look great!

    Reply
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