Best 4 Dried Cherry Muffins Recipes

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If you are looking for a delightful treat that is easy to make and bursting with flavor, look no further than dried cherry muffins. Their soft, moist texture and the sweet and tangy flavor of the dried cherries make them a perfect choice for any occasion, whether it be a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet ending to a meal. With a variety of recipes available, you can customize your muffins to suit your preferences, making them a versatile and delicious addition to your baking repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DRIED CHERRY MUFFINS



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Try this luscious muffin that stars sweet-tart dried cherries for breakfast or brunch, suggests Sandra Wagner of Chicago, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-1/2 teaspoons shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries, halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cherries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners; fill three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DRIED CHERRY MUFFINS



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Make and share this Dried Cherry Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 cup dried tart cherry
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the topping, combine flour, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; mix well. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.
  • For the muffins, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, oil and milk; mix well. Add egg mixture, cherries and pecans to flour mixture; stir only until combined.
  • Portion batter evenly into 12 paper-lined or lightly greased muffin cups (2 3/4 inches in diameter). Sprinkle reserved crumb topping evenly over batter.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree F. oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

DRIED TART CHERRY AND ALMOND MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread     Mixer     Fruit     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Back to School     Orange     Cherry     Almond     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons orange juice
3/4 cup dried tart cherries (about 4 ounces)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 7-ounce package almond paste, crumbled
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted, hot
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Butter ten 1/3-cup metal muffin cups. Bring juice to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add cherries; let stand until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat almond paste and melted butter in large bowl until well blended (mixture will still have some small pieces of almond paste). Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in cherry mixture and orange peel. Add flour mixture and mix just until blended.
  • Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. Bake until tester inserted into center of muffins comes out clean but slightly moist to touch, about 20 minutes. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cool. Wrap muffins in foil and store at room temperature. Rewarm in foil in 350°F oven 5 minutes.) Serve warm.

MEAN CHEF'S DRIED CHERRY CORN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Mean Chef's Dried Cherry Corn Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups dried cherries
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
8 ounces unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spray a 12 cup muffin tin.
  • Place cherries and 1 tbl flour in bowl, toss and set aside.
  • Combine milk, melted butter and eggs in a bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • In bowl of mixer combine flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
  • Mix with paddle to blend.
  • Add milk mixture and mix on low until just blended.
  • Add cherries and mix to combine.
  • Spoon into muffin tin.
  • Bake until tests done.
  • Remove muffins from pan to cool.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter muffin, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • To make the muffins even more decadent, add a swirl of Nutella or peanut butter to the batter before baking.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Be sure to not overmix the batter, as this will result in tough muffins.
  • For a crispy muffin top, sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar before baking.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These dried cherry muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, sweet and tart flavor, and crunchy muffin tops, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give these dried cherry muffins a try!

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