Description
Delightfully tender and bursting with juicy cherries, these Cherry Cobbler Muffins offer a perfect balance of sweet fruit and crumbly cinnamon-topped goodness. Ideal as a summer snack or a sweet breakfast treat, this easy-to-make recipe uses fresh or frozen cherries and a buttery cobbler topping to create mouthwatering muffins that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries (halved)
Cobbler Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the melted and cooled unsalted butter, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the muffins tough.
- Fold in Cherries: Carefully fold in the halved fresh or thawed frozen cherries to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Prepare Cobbler Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and cold unsalted butter. Use your fingers or a fork to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly, resembling coarse crumbs.
- Top Muffins: Sprinkle the crumbly cobbler topping evenly over each muffin, ensuring a generous layer for that classic cobbler texture.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen cherries, but be sure to thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture that can make the muffins soggy.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the dry ingredients for extra warmth and spice.
- Swap sour cream with plain Greek yogurt to reduce fat and add a lighter texture.
