Description
Delight in these Cherry Cobbler Muffins, featuring a tender crumb bursting with fresh cherries and topped with a sweet cinnamon crumble. Perfect as a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack, this easy-to-make recipe combines moist batter and a crisp topping for a classic cobbler experience in convenient muffin form.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup pitted fresh or frozen cherries (thawed and drained)
Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a muffin tin to ensure easy removal of muffins after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined and aerated.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined to avoid overmixing. Carefully fold in the cherries to incorporate evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising. Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over each muffin.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cherries; if using frozen, ensure they are fully thawed and well-drained to prevent soggy batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
- The crumb topping can be customized by adding chopped nuts if desired.
- Store baked muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use a vegan butter alternative for the topping.