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How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

April 15, 2020 By: Anita

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Ever since I can remember my grandma has made this awesome Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet recipe.

She’d make them when we were up at their cabins in huge batches for all of her children and grandchildren. They were amazing.

When I turned 8 or so she started allowing me to help her make them. When I found out they were boxed muffins I was shocked! They didn’t taste like boxed muffins. They were way too good. So she taught me her trick and I’ve been making them using her trick ever since. The best part is that the trick doesn’t require any additional ingredients.

Quick Tip: Most boxed muffin mixes come with a can of blueberries. Betty Crocker and Krusteaz versions do for sure. The blueberries are in a type of blueberry juice. Instead of dumping the blueberry juice down the drain when you strain them/drain them, you simply pour the juice into a measuring cup.

How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

All boxes of blueberry mix require that you add water. It is usually 1 Cup of water. Each can of blueberries yields about 1/4-1/2 Cup blueberry juice. So instead of using just water, you use as much blueberry juice that you can and supplement what you don’t have with water up to the 1 Cup or whatever the water requirement is for the recipe. Note-Do NOT use the required amount of water plus the juice from the can or you will add too much liquid.

How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

Further, some boxes require that you rinse the blueberries. If that is the case you can save the water you rinse them with and add it to the blueberry juice (up to the required amount of water the recipe calls for).

How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

Then you make the muffins just as the box directs.

How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

The result is amazing. The blueberry juice adds a ton of blueberry flavor to the mix and makes them taste much better… even ‘gourmet’!

How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

Read on for 2 additional easy tips!

So there is the simple trick. Next time you are making boxed blueberry muffins give it a try and let me know what you think.

How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

My family and anyone else who I’ve shown this too has loved the difference that using the juice+ water makes instead of just the plain water.

How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

Bonus Tip- Sprinkle sugar crystals on the top of the muffins before baking to add a sweet crunch. This is a fun tip I’ve been doing lately and it makes the muffins even yummier!

Another fun additional tip I’ve been using lately when making these is to put about 1/4 C dried blueberries in the batter. I like the chewy texture and additional flavor they add. My kids don’t like them with the added blueberries so I do 1/2 and 1/2.

Supply List for How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

muffin tin

measuring cups

spoon 

mixing bowl

Ingredient List for How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

box of blueberry muffins and called for ingredients (Kruteaz is one of my favorites)

Course sugar

dried blueberries

 

Enjoy!

How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

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How to Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet

 

Using just one discarded item from the box, you can Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet. One simple trick requires no additional time while making boxed blueberry muffins. #blueberrymuffins #muffins

Using just one discarded item from the box, you can Make Boxed Blueberry Muffins Taste Gourmet. One simple trick requires no additional time while making boxed blueberry muffins. #blueberrymuffins #muffins

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  1. Katie @ Clarks Condensed says

    August 23, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    I need to buy the mixes you do…mine never come with a can of blueberries! These sound great though.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      August 23, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      I use krusteaz or Betty Crocker. This tip really takes a normally bland muffin and makes it delish. Let me know if you do get a chance to try it out, what you think!

      Reply
  2. Natalie @ Let's Get Together says

    September 4, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    Great tip! Can’t wait to try it. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      September 4, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks Natalie! I appreciate the comment 🙂

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    September 5, 2014 at 1:42 am

    Cool tip! I’ll try this for sure! 🙂
    -Laura

    Reply
  4. Darla says

    December 20, 2014 at 6:58 am

    What a great tip! My husband makes blueberry muffins every Sunday before church. I will pass this tip onto him. Can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      December 22, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      You’re welcome, let me know how they turn out!

      Reply
  5. Debbie Coddington says

    March 18, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    Instead of using plain water (with the blueberry juice) I use flavored seltzer water,(usually lemon or lime flavor.) The fizzy seltzer water seems to make the muffins fluffier and the extra flavor adds to the blueberries or whatever the muffins are. I also sometimes add a little lemon peel. I’ve been making muffins like this for years and have often had people think they’re made from scratch.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      March 23, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Cool great tip thank you!

      Reply
  6. Katherines Corner says

    August 8, 2016 at 2:58 am

    two yums ( thumbs) up for this bit of blueberry yumminess! Pinned and thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things link party xo

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      August 19, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  7. Joan says

    August 2, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Can I add fresh blueberries to this muffin recipe? If so, how much?

    Reply
    • Anita says

      September 27, 2018 at 6:19 pm

      I’d try 1/2 cup dried blueberries. Or if you try fresh cut down a little on the oil because the fresh are full of liquid. Maybe 3/4 cup fresh and then cut the oil by 1/4 Cup. Let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  8. Kandice Prom says

    September 25, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    Would it be a bad idea to add butter instead of oil with muffins?

    Reply
    • Anita says

      September 27, 2018 at 5:48 pm

      Yes, it would be bad. I would not use butter with these muffins. They wont turn out. If you want an alternative to oil, use applesauce. Or you could do half oil half applesauce.

      Reply
  9. Sheila says

    July 22, 2021 at 8:23 am

    As a newlywed, 30+ years ago, I did this on a whim and have done it ever since. My late husband used to call them my Smurfberry Muffins. As I was making them this morning, memories of him teasing me as he ate his weight in those delicious muffins came flooding back. Memories around food can be so powerful and wonderful. I’m glad to know other home cooks are sharing this with their families. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Anita says

      November 12, 2021 at 7:48 am

      Sheila, Thank you for this sweet comment. I love the name “Smurfberry Muffins”. How cute! Thanks for stopping by and my condolences on your late husbands passing.

      Reply
  10. Sheena says

    July 14, 2022 at 4:45 pm

    Can you refrigerate boxed muffin batter overnight?

    Reply
    • Anita says

      July 24, 2022 at 10:08 am

      I imagine you could, you’ll want to seal it well with saran wrap though. It can be mixed together in under 5 minutes so it may be easiest to just mix it before baking. thanks!

      Reply

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