Cherry Cobbler Muffins combine the sweet, tart flavors of fresh cherries with the comforting texture of muffins, creating a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Bursting with juicy cherries and topped with a crumbly streusel, these muffins offer a taste of summer all year round. With their easy preparation and irresistible flavor, they’re bound to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon of vinegar)
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- Prepare the Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the cherries, being careful not to overmix.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the softened butter and mix with a fork or your fingers until crumbly. If desired, stir in the chopped nuts for added texture.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!