Cherry Pie Streusel Jumbo Muffins Recipe 🍒🧁
Prepare yourself for a delightful treat with these Cherry Pie Streusel Jumbo Muffins! Perfect for a cozy Valentine’s Day morning or a special brunch affair, these muffins are a delightful fusion of sweet cherry pie filling, tender crumb, and a crunchy streusel topping. Serve them warm, dusted with a touch of powdered sugar, and perhaps a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an indulgent experience that will surely satisfy any sweet tooth. Let’s dive into the recipe, step by step:
🕒 Times:
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 25 minutes | 25 minutes | 50 minutes |
📝 Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 2/3 cup flour (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
📋 Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Prepare Muffin Cups: Grease 6 jumbo muffin cups generously or line them with jumbo paper liners.
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Prepare Streusel:
- In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup flour, almonds, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter into the mixture.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
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Create Batter:
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the well.
- Gently fold the mixture together, being careful not to overmix. A few lumps are perfectly fine.
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Assemble Muffins:
- Divide a little less than half of the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, spreading it to cover the bottoms.
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Add Cherry Filling:
- Spoon a tablespoon of cherry pie filling into the center of each muffin cup, ensuring it doesn’t touch the sides.
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Top with Streusel:
- Sprinkle most of the prepared streusel mixture over the cherry filling, reserving about 1/2 cup for later.
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Layer with Remaining Batter and Filling:
- Cover the cherry filling and streusel layer with the remaining batter.
- Top each muffin with another tablespoon of cherry pie filling.
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Finish with Streusel:
- Sprinkle the remaining streusel evenly over the tops of the muffins, ensuring a nice, generous layer.
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Bake:
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are beautifully golden and a toothpick inserted into the muffin (not the cherry filling) comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes on a wire rack.
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Serve:
- After they’ve slightly cooled, carefully remove the muffins from the tin.
- Serve these delightful Cherry Pie Streusel Jumbo Muffins warm, dusted with powdered sugar for that perfect finishing touch.
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Storage:
- If you have any leftovers (which might be a rare occurrence!), store them wrapped airtight in the refrigerator.
- Bring them back to room temperature before enjoying again.
These Cherry Pie Streusel Jumbo Muffins are a fantastic treat to whip up for special occasions or any time you’re craving something indulgent. The blend of the sweet cherry filling, buttery streusel, and moist muffin base creates a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Enjoy them with loved ones, as a special breakfast treat, or even as a dessert paired with your favorite hot beverage. Happy baking! 🍒🧁✨
