How to Make Fresh Cherry Lemon Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing beats the taste of fresh cherries in the summertime, and these Fresh Cherry Lemon Muffins are the perfect way to highlight the delicious flavor of this seasonal fruit. Juicy, sweet cherries are paired with bright, zesty lemon in a tender, moist muffin that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires minimal effort and just a few simple ingredients. With a handful of fresh cherries, a couple of...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup white sugar, divided
  • 6 lemons, juiced
  • ¾ cup wheat germ
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 ¾ cups pitted and sliced fresh cherries
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger (Optional)
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 extra large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup soybean oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 18 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 53 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Mix oats, 1/3 cup sugar, lemon juice, wheat germ, water, and lemon zest together in a small bowl.
  • Mix cherries with 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl.
  • Combine remaining 2/3 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in oat mixture. Mix in yogurt, eggs, oil, and butter until batter is thick and smooth.
  • Fold cherries into the batter. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops start to brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
  • Nutrition

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 127mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 113mg