Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

with lemon-rosemary glaze

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 30m
Temp.: 375 ºF
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For syrup:

Nutritional Information

287
calories
17.6g
fat
29.2g
carbohydrates
4.4g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
9mg
sodium
Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

Recipe Description

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Rosemary & Lemon Muffins! They are airy, fluffy, and delicious. Packed with lemon and rosemary flavor and kept moist with olive oil. Top these muffins off with a tangy lemon rosemary glaze and sprinkle with almond flakes for a truly special treat.

These muffins are easy to throw together. Start with the batter. For the dry ingredients, I like to use a mix of all-purpose and almond flour for a more wholesome muffin with a perfect crumb. For the wet ingredients, whisk the egg whites until the soft peaks form. Then the rest is pretty basic: Combine the dry ingredients with the egg whites and stir in the olive oil and honey. Finally, fold in the lemon zest and divide the batter between muffin cups. Bake the muffins and let cool while making the lemon-rosemary syrup. Glaze the muffins and garnish with a few rosemary sprigs. Enjoy these muffins warm with a cup of tea for a fabulous treat!  

To make the Rosemary & Lemon Muffins, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare muffin pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    Preheat the oven to 375 ºF. Melt some butter and lightly grease a 12-cup mini brioche or muffin pan, dust with flour, then tap out the excess. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    Sift 75 grams all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and 150 grams powdered sugar into a bowl. Stir in 125 grams almond flour.

  3. 3

    Whisk egg whites

    2 min
    Step 3 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    In a separate bowl, whisk 3 large egg whites with a pinch of sea salt until soft peaks form.

  4. 4

    Add dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 4 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    Stir in the dry ingredients.

  5. 5

    Add oil and honey

    2 min
    Step 5 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    Whisk in 125 grams olive oil and 1 tablespoon honey.

  6. 6

    Add lemon zest

    1 min
    Step 6 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    Fold in the grated lemon zest.

  7. 7

    Divide batter between muffin cups

    2 min
    Step 7 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan and scatter over the flaked almonds.

  8. 8

    Bake

    15 min
    Step 8 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    Bake the muffins for 15 minutes or until golden.

  9. 9

    Cool

    2 min
    Step 9 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly.

  10. 10

    Peel and juice lemons

    3 min
    Step 10 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    Peel the zest off 2 lemons and slice it into fine strips. Then juice both lemons into a bowl and set aside.

  11. 11

    Blanch lemon strips

    1 min
    Step 11 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    In a saucepan, blanch the lemon strips in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and rinse under cold water.

  12. 12

    Make lemon-rosemary syrup

    5 min
    Step 12 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    In a saucepan, combine the blanched lemon strips with the lemon juice, sprigs of fresh rosemary, 100 grams caster sugar, and 5 tablespoons of water. Gently bring to a boil and simmer until the mixture has reduced by half. Remove the rosemary and set aside.

  13. 13

    Glaze muffins

    5 min
    Step 13 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    Spoon the lemon-rosemary syrup, including the zest, over the warm cakes. Garnish each muffin with a few rosemary leaves and leave to cool slightly.

  14. 14

    Serve

    Step 14 - Rosemary & Lemon Muffins

    Serve warm and enjoy!

Fill your house with the gorgeous aroma of these Rosemary & Lemon Muffins and enjoy them warm from the oven. Give this recipe a try, and be sure to leave a comment below.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Hannah
February 26, 2025
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I loved these muffins! They were super easy to make and the rosemary with lemon tasted amazing. I baked them for a family brunch, and they were a hit!

Brenda
December 2, 2024
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Simply divine muffins. Made these on a rainy afternoon, and they filled the house with a wonderful scent. Perfectly moist and just the right amount of sweetness. I love the combination of rosemary and lemon!

Uncle J
August 10, 2024
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These muffins hit the spot, super tasty and easy to whip.

Clara
July 29, 2024
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I made these Rosemary & Lemon Muffins for our weekend brunch and they were a hit! The flavors are incredible, and they came out so fluffy. I love how simple the recipe is. They perfectly paired with my cup of tea and made for a lovely morning.

Dani
April 3, 2024
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Hice estos muffins de romero y limon para una reunion con amigas. Todos quedaron encantados con el sabor fresco y la textura suave. Es una receta facil, perfecta para impresionar. Definitivamente voy a repetirla en el futuro.

Bella
March 30, 2024
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Made these muffins for brunch, and everybody loved em! The lemony flavor is just right. My hub was impressed. They also keep well for a few days!

Fiona Smith
December 8, 2023
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These muffins are a total game changer! So fluffy, my kids loved 'em! 🥳

Ursula
December 6, 2023
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Simply delightful muffins!

Hannah
October 15, 2023
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Simply great muffins

Olivia Smith
September 4, 2023
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Superb. Made these for my husband’s birthday; he loved the flavor and texture.

Barbara Johnson
August 31, 2023
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These muffins are amazing. I made them last weekend with my kids and we enjoyed them with tea. Their fluffy texture and lemon flavor remind me of summers spent in my grandmother's garden. Totally delightful.

Diana Rodriguez
August 22, 2023
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¡Delicioso! Mis amigos y yo disfrutamos de estas magdalenas especiales en una tarde soleada, mientras compartíamos historias. El sabor de limón con romero nos transportó a un picnic en el parque. Simplemente perfectas para endulzar el día.

Tina
July 24, 2023
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Super easy muffins. I made these with my daughter on a rainy afternoon. The smell filled our home, and we danced in the kitchen waiting for them to bake. They turned out fluffy and delicious. A new family favorite.

Nina94
April 4, 2023
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These muffins are superb. Made them for a brunch, everyone loved them. The lemon flavor is refreshing.

Sarah
September 18, 2022
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These muffins are super easy and delish. Perfect with tea after dinner.

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