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Moist Cherry Muffins Recipe Easy Crispy Sugar Crunch Breakfast Treat

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These moist cherry muffins feature a tender crumb with a crispy sugar crunch topping, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks. Made with fresh or frozen cherries, they offer a nostalgic comfort food experience that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for topping)
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar with melted butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating lightly after each. Stir in whole milk and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined.
  5. Carefully fold in pitted, halved cherries, ensuring they are thawed and drained if frozen.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Generously sprinkle coarse sugar over each muffin.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Thaw and drain frozen cherries well to avoid soggy muffins. Sprinkle coarse sugar just before baking and cool muffins on a wire rack to maintain the crispy sugar crunch. If muffins brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking.

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