Looking for a delightful treat to brighten your morning? These sour cherry muffins are perfect for adding a touch of sweetness and tartness to your day. The juicy cherries balance beautifully with the soft, fluffy muffin base, creating a satisfying bite that will leave you wanting more.
These muffins are not just a breakfast option but can also be a sweet snack or a delightful addition to your brunch table. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation method, you’ll have a batch of warm, fragrant muffins ready to enjoy in no time.
The luscious cherries give these muffins a vibrant color and a burst of flavor, making each muffin a little piece of joy.
Perfectly Tart and Sweet Sour Cherry Muffins
These muffins strike a lovely balance between tartness and sweetness.
The sour cherries provide a deliciously tangy flavor, perfectly complementing the soft, fluffy muffin base.
Each bite offers a delightful contrast, making them ideal for breakfast or a midday snack.
A Burst of Flavor in Every Bite
Soft and moist, sour cherry muffins are a treat for the senses.
The juicy cherries not only enhance the flavor but also add a vibrant pop of color to the golden crumb.
This delightful combination makes each muffin visually appealing and delectable.
Simple Ingredients for a Cozy Treat
Creating these muffins requires just a handful of everyday ingredients.
With a mix of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour, the muffins have a wholesome quality.
The addition of melted butter, milk, and eggs ensures a rich and tender texture that is hard to resist.
A Quick and Easy Baking Experience
Preparation is straightforward, making this recipe perfect for bakers of any skill level.
After mixing dry and wet ingredients separately, gently folding them together ensures a light texture.
Before long, you’ll have a batch of warm muffins emerging from the oven, ready to be enjoyed.
The Perfect Addition to Any Meal
These muffins are versatile and can brighten up any meal.
Serve them as a delightful breakfast, or present them on a brunch table for a sweet touch.
They also make for a satisfying snack, whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Creating a Warm and Inviting Scene
Arranging the muffins on a rustic wooden table creates an inviting atmosphere.
A sprinkle of sugar glistens on top, adding a touch of charm.
Pairing them with a few fresh cherries and a muffin broken in half reveals the delightful interior, inviting everyone to take a bite.
Perfectly Tart and Sweet Sour Cherry Muffins
These sour cherry muffins are soft, moist, and packed full of tart cherries that create a delightful contrast with the sweet muffin batter. They are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, offering a sweet and slightly tangy flavor that will please your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 tablespoon sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Cherries: Gently fold in the sour cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. If desired, sprinkle sugar on top of each muffin.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 muffins
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
