Cherry Cobbler Muffins – Indulge, in the Cherry Cobbler Muffins. A fusion of sweet cherries and cozy cobbler all wrapped up in a convenient muffin form. Perfect for any time of day. These muffins combine cherries, flour, and a special streusel topping for a sweet and fulfilling experience.
The first batch of these muffins I baked was one summer morning to bring my family together. The enticing aroma that wafted through our home instantly drew my husband and child to the kitchen. Their smiles at the first bite made these muffins an instant hit. Beyond a recipe, they pivoted into a remembrance of delight and harmony.
What makes this Cherry Cobbler Muffins truly special?
What sets Cherry Cobbler Muffins apart is the use of cherries and that special streusel topping. Creating a blend of flavors and textures. Whether made with frozen cherries. Each muffin offers a mix of sweetness with a hint of tartness. While the streusel topping adds a crispy, buttery touch. These muffins are more than snacks. They’re an indulgence suitable, for any occasion. Appealing to those who appreciate hints of nostalgia and culinary pleasures.
What You Need To Make This Cherry Cobbler Muffins Recipe?
Flour: The foundation of our muffins. Shaping them delicately and giving them a consistency like an embrace bringing all the savors together.
Sugar: Adding the amount of sweetness, to these muffins. Makes each munch a fun experience that illuminates your day like a sunny smile.
Baking Powder & Salt: These indispensable ingredients ensure our muffins rise perfectly. Furnishing a lightness in every morsel. That raises our spirits akin to those moments of delight.
Egg: Acting as the glue that holds everything together. Contributing richness and unity to our muffin family like the bonds we treasure with our loved ones.
Milk: Bringing moisture and tenderness to our muffins offering comfort like a hug on a day.
Butter: When melted into the mix butter enriches our muffins with its richness and flavor warming us up from within with every mouthful.
Vanilla Extract: A touch of vanilla adds a layer of indulgence to our muffins infusing them with an aroma and flavor profile.
Cherries: The shining stars, in each bite. Impart bursts of sweetness and tanginess. That make every exciting and full of surprises.
Streusel Topping: This sweet and crispy topping is the finishing touch. Heightening each muffin to be unique and unforgettable.
Steps To Make Cherry Cobbler Muffins:
Step 1: Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare your muffin tin by using either paper liners or greasing it well.
Step 2: Take a bowl. Gently mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Step 3: In another bowl combine the egg, milk, melted butter and vanilla extract in harmony mixing until they blend beautifully.
Step 4: Combine the wet ingredients, with the dry ones folding them together gently to avoid overmixing. This is where the magic really happens. With care and affection add the chopped cherries into the batter making sure they are evenly distributed to give every muffin that cherry goodness.
Step 5: Scoop the batter into the muffin cups with precision to fill them right for those rounded muffin tops.
Step 6: For a touch mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add in butter. Work it into a crumbly mixture that looks delightful.
Step 7: Sprinkle this streusel topping generously over each muffin like a blanket.
Step 8: Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until you reach that moment when a toothpick inserted comes out clean, from the center of a muffin.
Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool for a bit in the baking pan before transferring them to a wire rack, for cooling. Once they have cooled off entirely they are all set for making memories.
Tip:
For the flavorful muffins. Lightly coat your diced cherries with a bit of flour before gently mixing them into the batter. This handy tip stops the cherries from sinking at the bottom of your muffins. Ensures they are spread out evenly in each one. It also prevents the juice from seeping into the batter. Resulting in Cherry Cobbler Muffins with bursts of cherry goodness, in every morsel. This easy technique enhances both the texture and appearance. Giving your muffins a mouthwatering look to match their taste!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use canned cherries instead of fresh?
While it’s recommended to utilize frozen cherries. For the finest taste and consistency in a pinch. You can opt for canned cherries. Just assure to drain them well.
How can I store these muffins?
You can preserve Cherry Cobbler Muffins in an airtight container. At room temperature for, up to 3 days. Or chill them for a week.
Can I make these muffins gluten-free?
You can supersede the all-purpose flour with your gluten-free blend. Make sure to watch the consistency. And modify the liquid accordingly if required.
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Cherry Cobbler Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 c milk
- 1/4 c unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 c fresh or frozen cherries pitted and chopped
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 c brown sugar packed
- 1/3 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a muffin tin by using liners or greasing it well.
- In a bowl combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, 3 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- In another bowl mix together 1 beaten egg, 1 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Gently incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just blended. Be careful not, to overmix.
- Carefully fold in 1 cup of chopped cherries.
- Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds with the batter.
For the Streusel Topping:
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Blend in 4 tablespoons of softened butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle this mixture over the batter in the muffin cups.
- Bake, for 20 to 25 minutes. Until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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