Dried Cherry Muffins

Elevate your breakfast or snack time with these irresistible Dried Cherry Muffins, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors highlighted by bursts of chewy dried cherries. Made with a tender buttermilk batter, these muffins are rich, moist, and delicately flavored with vanilla. The secret? Tossing the dried cherries in a touch of flour ensures even distribution, while an optional sprinkle of coarse sugar on top adds a delightful crunch. Quick and easy to prepare in under 35 minutes, this recipe yields 12 bakery-style muffins that are ideal for sharing—or keeping all to yourself. Perfect for brunch, teatime, or an on-the-go treat, these muffins will fill your kitchen with a cozy, aromatic warmth that’s hard to resist.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups buttermilk
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting cherries)
• 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.

Step 5

In a small bowl, toss the chopped dried cherries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins during baking.

Step 6

Gently fold the floured cherries into the batter until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 8

If desired, sprinkle the tops of the muffins with coarse sugar for a sweet and crunchy finish.

Step 9

Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious dried cherry muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(999.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3218.9

Total Fat 115.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 650.5mg	0%
Sodium 1852.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 512.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 293.3g
Protein 46.5g	0%

Vitamin D 175.2IU	0%
Calcium 365.9mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 1284.7mg	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: 31.7%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 62.6%