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

There's something truly special about biting into a warm, fresh-from-the-oven cherry muffin. The juicy bursts of sweet cherries combined with the moist, tender crumb make these muffins a delightful treat for any time of day. Whether you're enjoying them for breakfast, as a mid-morning snack, or as a dessert, fresh cherry muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings and brighten your day.

One of the best things about fresh cherry muffins is that they are simple to make and don't require a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup fresh pitted and quartered sweet cherries
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk oil, milk, egg, and almond extract together in a small bowl; pour into flour mixture and gently stir until incorporated. Fold in cherries. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Sprinkle remaining sugar over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Nutrition

    182 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 187mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 60mg