Do you New Englanders remember Jordan Marsh department stores? They were bought out by Macys years ago but Jordan Marsh will always have a special place in my heart. They used to sell some of my most favorite blueberry muffins and whenever my family would go to the mall on a Saturday my parents would buy a bunch of blueberry muffins from Jordan Marsh and we’d have them for breakfast on Sunday. To me, blueberry muffins = Sunday and family! I started wondering about them recently and found many recipes online for the original Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins. I knew I loved these muffins but I couldn’t exactly remember why… I mean, I was all of 6 when I ate them, so I decided to recreate them so I could fall in love again.
Here’s what you need:
• 1/2 cup soft butter
• 1 1/4 cups of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 – 3 cups blueberries
• 2 tablespoons of sugar & 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for tops of muffins)
Here’s what you do:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• Cream butter and sugar.
• Add eggs (one at a time) beating after each egg. Add vanilla. Add milk and dry ingredients (adding alternately). Then beat well.
• Stir (not beat) blueberries in.
• Use your muffin cups in muffin pan.
• Fill until overflowing. Use an ice cream scoop for easy transfer… great tip from Sues’ mom! Hi Sharon! 😉
• Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over the tops of the muffins.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes.
The second I took the first bites I knew exactly why I loved these. They’re soft, light, fluffy, and satisfyingly sweet in all the right ways. I’ve had many a blueberry muffin in my day and I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to feel like I just ate a rock. These muffins will leave your stomach happy. Plus, they’re the perfect little treat to make for company visiting this Summer! Because who doesn’t love waking up to a nicely buttered blueberry muffin waiting for them at the breakfast table?
[Chels]
Oh those sound great!
This post is getting cut off for me for some reason? But I totally remember Jordan Marsh. I remember when the one at the Rockingham mall was changed into a Macys!
The post did get cut off. Let’s see more about the muffins!
Of course I remember! Wow, flash from the past.
Awww this brings back great memories!! I grew up in Framingham, home to the famous Jordan Marsh with the huge white dome!! My dad and I would go to their bakery all the time 🙂 I also remember making these muffins in cooking class in highschool!! They look delicious!
Awww these were my grandmother’s favorite (r.i.p.) I inherited her recipe box and have the original recipe clip out. We have these along with her cranberry nut cake whenever we have brunches.
i remember my mom talking about how great these muffins were! i don’t remember eating them but i’m excited to bake them myself now!
Scrumptious muffins!
Those look awesome! I completely forgot about Jordan Marsh, but unfortunately never got to try their blueberry muffins – now I can! 😉 Thanks for the recipe!
I loved Jordan Marsh and I loved these muffins! I will definitely try this recipe!
I miss Jordan Marsh! Funny though, I don’t think I ever had one of their muffins. But that’s ok, because these look spectacular! As a certified muffin junkie, I give these 2 thumbs up!
And a thumbs up Stumble, too!
Those look delicious, can’t wait to make them 🙂
Macy’s took over my beloved Marshall Field’s in Chicago too. These look so tasty and I love the crumb topping!
Thanks so much for the recipe. I made the ice cream “snow princess” dessert for my family at Christmas. Does anyone remember these and the whipped cream and sprinkles and ceramic princess on top. We went to the one in Ft. Lauderdale when visiting my grandparents
Those blueberry muffins look really nice with the cinnamon sugar patterns on them.
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I used to go to the cafe at the Jordan Marsh at the old Natick Mall with my mom and grandma when I was really little (like, so little I barely remember it).
These look DELISH! I especially love the fun patches of cinnamon sugar on top. Great work!
Just made them. Boy are thay great. Just like the ones I bought at Jordans years ago. Will make more very soon. Gotta watch my diet you know lol
Being a Southern Boy, I’ve never heard of Jordan Marsh, but the muffins are GREAT!!!
Thanks for sharing your childhood memory with us.
ALLEN
Finally made these this weekend & they were delicious!! Love the recipe, thanks ladies 🙂