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Cherry-Almond Muffins

Irresistible Cherry-Almond Muffins for Sweet Morning Bliss

These Cherry-Almond Muffins combine sweet cherries and nutty almonds for a delightful breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or vanilla extract
  • 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Table Salt
  • 1/2 cup Milk whole or almond milk
Muffin Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds toasted for flavor
  • 1 cup Cherries pitted and chopped
Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin pan.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time and then mix in the almond extract.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this with the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
  5. Carefully fold in the cherries and slivered almonds.
  6. Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full and sprinkle granulated sugar on top.
  7. Bake the muffins for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with butter or alongside your favorite coffee or tea. Customize with different fruits or nuts as desired.

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