Blackberry Lemon Muffins

Fresh blackberries that burst in a lemon muffin that are a perfect way to start off your day.  I added a cinnamon streusel on top....because you just have to.  OK, you don't but I just like it.


Blackberry Lemon Muffins

12 oz fresh blackberries, mixed with 1 tbsp. flour
2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp. and 1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 - 5 oz plain yogurt (I used Siggi's)
1 large egg
1/2 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
zest from 1 lemon
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp lemon extract

Streusel

1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp. flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
4 tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces

Blend together all the streusel ingredients until it's in small pea size.  Set aside until you are ready to put the muffins in the oven.
In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.  Add in the yogurt, egg, lemon juice, extract and buttermilk.  Stir until well blended.  Gently fold in the blackberries.  I used large muffin cups, fill 2/3 full and sprinkle streusel on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.  Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from muffin tins.