"Blueberry-flavored muffin mixes are a popular feature in the baking aisle, but many of these products are, in fact, disappointingly void of any real fruit. Instead, some mixes contain artificial or imitation berries, which simply can't match up to the juicy freshness that their real counterparts can offer. So, to pack your muffins with pockets of sweet berry goodness, try adding some fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter."
"A top tip to prevent the fruits from sinking is tossing them in a little flour or cornstarch before you fold them through. And, if you're using frozen berries, make sure to add them straight from the freezer so they don't start to thaw and bleed juice into the batter. Around a ½-cup of berries per batch should work well here, but you can always adjust this to your taste."
Store-bought muffin mix provides quick, convenient baking that requires only basic wet ingredients and yields warm muffins with minimal cleanup. These mixes come in flavors such as chocolate chip, blueberry, banana nut, and lemon poppy seed but often lack the character of a truly from-scratch batter. Simple upgrades transform the mix into something more wholesome and flavorful by adding complementary add-ins and toppings to improve texture and taste. Adding fresh or frozen fruit, for example, packs muffins with juicy pockets of flavor; toss fruit in a little flour or cornstarch to prevent sinking. When using frozen berries, add them straight from the freezer and start with around a half-cup per batch, adjusting to taste.
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