Consistently getting an even amount of batter and berries in miniature muffins is not always easy. We used to mix our batter and fold in the berries. Some muffins were chock full of berries and others were shorted. When the berries were mixed into the batter, they had a tendency to sink to the bottom and stick to the bottom and sides of the muffin pan. Aki solved our muffin woes by adding the berries at the end. Four berries per muffin. No more, no less. A solution we can count on. Ideas in Food: Great Recipes and Why They Work. Maximum Flavor: Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook. Gluten Free Flour Power: Bringing Your Favorite Foods Back to the Table.