Description
Delight in these Cherry Cobbler Muffins, a perfect blend of sweet, juicy cherries and a crumbly cobbler topping. This American classic breakfast or dessert recipe is easy to prepare and yields moist, flavorful muffins with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pitted sweet cherries, fresh or frozen (halved if large)
Cobbler Topping
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted and slightly cooled unsalted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in Cherries: Gently fold the pitted sweet cherries into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without crushing.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
- Prepare Cobbler Topping: In a small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a fork or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Apply Cobbler Topping: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over each muffin cavity’s batter.
- 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 and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- Frozen cherries work well—just thaw and drain them before using to avoid excess moisture.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the batter for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen for up to 2 months for later enjoyment.
