Dried Cherry Muffins Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful blend of cherries and wholesome ingredients with our Dried Cherry Muffins recipe. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins boast a burst of fruity flavor in every bite.
Recipe Category:
Quick Breads
Keywords:
Breads, Fruit, Canadian, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 91.3
- Fat Content: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0.6mg
- Sodium Content: 153.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 9.1g
- Protein Content: 2.5g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions:
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Soak Cherries: In a small bowl, combine the dried cherries and buttermilk. Allow them to soak for 30 minutes.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Muffin Cups: Spray 18 muffin cups with nonstick spray or line them with paper liners. Set aside.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a measuring cup, combine the egg substitute, unsweetened applesauce, and almond extract.
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Mix Batter: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Spoon the soaked cherries and buttermilk into the well. Add the egg-substitute mixture. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly blended, ensuring not to overmix.
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Fill Muffin Cups: Fill the prepared muffin cups two-thirds full with the batter.
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Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins spring back lightly when touched with a fingertip.
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Cool: Once baked, transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool.
Enjoy these delicious Dried Cherry Muffins as a delightful addition to your breakfast table or as a tasty snack any time of day!
