Huckleberry Muffins

Huckleberries are the treasure of the BC high country — small, dark, and intensely flavoured, they grow wild in the mountains and are so beloved that they’re called the king of berries. First Nations peoples have gathered them for millennia at high-elevation picking grounds, and the berries still can’t be farmed; every single one is picked by hand, which makes them a true seasonal treat.

What makes these muffins great is the way the berries behave inside the batter: they stay firm and burst with a deep, winey tang that cuts beautifully through the sweet, buttery crumb. A crunchy sugar top finishes them like bakery muffins, but they’re better than anything you’ll buy. One bite and you’ll understand why huckleberry season is circled on every BC calendar.

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