Fresh Cherry Muffins

These moist cherry muffins are bursting with fresh ripe cherries and are easy to make with simple baking ingredients for a sweet summertime treat.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 182 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup fresh pitted and quartered sweet cherries
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil
• 0.33333334326744 cup milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Step 4

Whisk oil, milk, egg, and almond extract together in a small bowl; pour into flour mixture and gently stir until incorporated. Fold in cherries. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Sprinkle remaining sugar over top.