Delicious Fresh Cherry Muffins Recipe

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Enjoy the delightful taste of fresh cherry muffins with this easy-to-follow recipe. Bursting with the sweet flavor of ripe cherries, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. They are moist, tender, and packed with juicy cherries in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped cherries.
  5. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Enjoy the muffins warm or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

  • Fresh cherries are a good source of antioxidants and vitamins.
  • You can use frozen cherries if fresh ones are not in season.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.