Description
Delight in these Cherry Cobbler Muffins, a perfect blend of sweet cherries and tender muffin crumb with a crunchy sugar topping that mimics the classic cobbler texture. These American-style breakfast treats are easy to make, combining fresh or frozen cherries in a lightly spiced batter, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries, halved
- 1/4 cup flour (for tossing cherries)
Topping
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Optional coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Prepare Cherries: Toss the halved cherries in 1/4 cup of flour to coat them, which helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins during baking. Gently fold the floured cherries into the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle each muffin with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar or optional coarse sugar for a crunchy cobbler-like topping.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use frozen cherries; just be sure to thaw and drain them well to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- For added texture, consider adding a streusel topping before baking.
- A drizzle of vanilla glaze over cooled muffins enhances sweetness and presentation.
