Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is like gathering old friends; each one plays an essential role in the final masterpiece. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup milk (I often use whole milk for a richer texture)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- For the crumble topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Substitution Tip: If fresh cherries aren’t available, frozen cherries work beautifully as well—just be sure to thaw and drain them before using. For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk with almond milk and use a vegan butter alternative.
Instructions
Let’s bring these muffins to life! Follow these steps and enjoy the process—each one is a step closer to deliciousness:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Give it a good whisk to ensure everything is well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay!
- Gently fold in the cherries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- For the crumble topping, combine flour and brown sugar in a small bowl. Add the cold butter and use your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Personal Tip: If you’re baking with kids, let them help with the crumble topping. It’s a fun and messy task that they’ll love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International