Description
These Cherry Cobbler Muffins are a delightful blend of sweet cherries and a crumbly cinnamon topping, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they combine moist muffin texture with a crispy, buttery finish.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted fresh cherries (or thawed frozen cherries)
Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined to avoid overmixing; then fold in the cherries carefully to distribute them through the batter.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Topping: Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter, then sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over each muffin.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Remove from oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed frozen cherries; drain well if using thawed.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and tender.
- The topping adds a delicious crunch and flavor contrast to the soft muffins.
- Line the muffin tin with paper liners for easy removal and cleanup.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with butter or jam if desired.
