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Sour Cherry Muffins

Deliciously moist muffins featuring tart sour cherries for a perfect breakfast treat that balances sweetness and a zingy punch.

  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup turbinado sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Create a small well in the center.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the well of dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture until just combined.
  5. Dust your cherries with 1 tablespoon of flour, then fold them into the batter gently.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full, sprinkle with turbinado sugar if using, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For dairy-free, substitute almond milk and plant-based butter. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 235
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: sour cherry muffins, breakfast muffins, fruit muffins, baked goods, tart muffins