Cheery Cherry Muffins

Brighten your mornings with these Cheery Cherry Muffins, a delightful blend of tender crumb and bursts of juicy cherry flavor! Perfectly moist and lightly sweetened, these muffins are made with fresh or frozen cherries, balanced with the tang of buttermilk and a hint of vanilla. A sprinkling of turbinado sugar on top provides a satisfying crunch, elevating this easy-to-make, 15-minute-prep recipe into a bakery-worthy treat. Whether you’re whipping up breakfast, a quick snack, or a tea-time indulgence, these homemade cherry muffins are irresistibly good and guaranteed to charm every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen, roughly chopped)
• 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease the tin with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Gently fold in the chopped cherries into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle a pinch of turbinado sugar on top of each muffin for added crunch and sweetness.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Cheery Cherry Muffins with a cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1011.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2776.0

Total Fat 113.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 501.7mg	0%
Sodium 1802.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 408.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 213.9g
Protein 40.6g	0%

Vitamin D 148.9IU	0%
Calcium 323.9mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 1106.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 57.9%