Description
Cherry Cobbler Muffins are a quick and delicious treat featuring juicy fresh cherries with a sweet, crumbly topping. Perfectly balancing tartness and sweetness, these fluffy, moist muffins use simple pantry ingredients combined with natural extracts and a plant-based crumb topping to create an irresistible snack or breakfast option for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Muffin Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, washed, stems and pits removed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
Crumb Topping Ingredients
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Cherry Filling
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Filling: Wash fresh cherries, remove stems and pits, then toss gently with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural) to enhance their sweetness and add a hint of spice.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour (or gluten-free flour blend), baking powder, sugar, salt, and natural gelling agent to ensure even distribution and a fluffy muffin base.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend plant-based milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce until well combined to create a moist and flavorful batter.
- Mix Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until moistened. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and light.
- Fold in Cherries: Carefully fold the prepared cherry filling into the batter, ensuring even distribution without crushing the cherries.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping: Mix brown sugar (natural), cinnamon (natural), a pinch of salt, natural gelling agent, and vegetable oil until crumbly and ready to sprinkle on top of the muffins.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Topping: Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Generously sprinkle the crumb topping on each muffin.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Use the freshest cherries available for the best flavor and juiciness.
- Stir the batter just enough to combine the ingredients; do not overmix to avoid dense muffins.
- Gently fold in the cherries to prevent them from sinking or coloring the batter.
- Ensure the crumb topping is coarse enough for texture but not so large it falls off easily.
- Verify your oven temperature to bake the muffins evenly and prevent soggy centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cherry Cobbler Muffins, vegan muffins, gluten-free muffins, plant-based muffins, berry muffins, crumb topping muffins