Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on classic cherry cobbler with these moist, tender muffins. Packed with juicy cherries and topped with a crisp, cinnamon-brown sugar streusel, these muffins make a perfect breakfast treat or a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 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 frozen cherries, thawed and drained)
For the Cobbler 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
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Preheat & Prepare Pan:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners. -
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. -
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. -
Assemble the Batter:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix. Fold in the cherries evenly. -
Prepare the Cobbler Topping:
In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the diced butter and use a fork or pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. -
Fill & Top Muffins:
Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the cobbler topping evenly over the batter in each cup. -
Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. -
Cool & Serve:
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, toss a few whole pitted cherries on top of each muffin before baking.
- If using canned cherries, be sure to drain them well to avoid excess moisture.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg