Best 8 Michigan Cherry Muffins Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, Michigan cherry muffins stand tall as a testament to the perfect harmony between sweet and tangy flavors. Picture a tender, fluffy muffin brimming with plump, juicy Michigan cherries, their vibrant red hue peeking through the golden-brown crust. Each bite offers an explosion of flavors, a dance between the sweetness of the cherries and the subtle tartness that lingers on the palate. As you savor these delectable muffins, you'll be transported to the heart of Michigan's cherry orchards, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the warm aroma of freshly baked goods. Whether you're starting your day with a sweet treat or indulging in an afternoon snack, Michigan cherry muffins promise an unforgettable taste experience that will leave you craving more. Discover the secrets to creating these culinary wonders, and embark on a journey of baking bliss.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH CHERRY MUFFINS



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This recipe came about from an abundance of fresh cherries and some hungry summertime kids! Enjoy!

Provided by MRSPARKERII

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup fresh pitted and quartered sweet cherries
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk oil, milk, egg, and almond extract together in a small bowl. Pour into flour mixture; stir gently until incorporated. Fold cherries into the batter.
  • Spoon batter into the muffin cups, filling each 2/3 of the way full. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar on top.
  • Bake muffins in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 187.1 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

CANDIED CHERRY MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 3/4 sticks (14 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup almond paste, crumbled (about 3 ounces)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped candied lemon and/or orange peel
1/2 cup candied cherries, quartered
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the eggs, milk, 1 1/2 sticks melted butter, the almond paste and vanilla in a large bowl (it?s OK if the almond paste is still a little chunky). Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir until combined. Stir in the candied citrus peel.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them three-quarters of the way. Top evenly with the candied cherries. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the muffins cool 5 minutes in the pan, then remove to a rack.
  • Warm the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter in the microwave. Brush the muffins with the butter while still warm, then dust with confectioners' sugar. Let cool completely.

FRESH CHERRY LEMON MUFFINS



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The perfect seasonal summer muffin: moist, filling, sweet, and tart. Great for breakfast with a cup of coffee, tea, or milk... or as a snack. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by jlo

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 53m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup white sugar, divided
6 lemons, juiced
¾ cup wheat germ
½ cup water
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 ¾ cups pitted and sliced fresh cherries
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
3 extra large eggs, beaten
½ cup soybean oil
6 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Mix oats, 1/3 cup sugar, lemon juice, wheat germ, water, and lemon zest together in a small bowl.
  • Mix cherries with 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl.
  • Combine remaining 2/3 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in oat mixture. Mix in yogurt, eggs, oil, and butter until batter is thick and smooth.
  • Fold cherries into the batter. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops start to brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 127.3 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

CHERRY MUFFIN



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A Cherry stuffed muffin with a sweet crumb topping. I found this on another site listed as adapted from Food & Wine Magazine.

Provided by Slight Edge Chef

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 18 Muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup flour
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 3/4 cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
3/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups pitted sweet cherries

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375. Line muffin tins with liners or spray with cooking spray.
  • 2. Make the crumb topping: In medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Stir in butter then pinch mixture until it forms pea size chunks.
  • 3. Make the muffins: In a small bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs and oil and beat with a hand mixer until well combined. Beat in the milk and vanilla. Add the flour mix and beat on low speed until the batter is smooth. Stir in the cherries.
  • 4. Spoon the batter into muffin tins filling about 3/4 full. Sprinkle crumb topping on each muffin and bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  • 5. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

CHERRY MUFFINS



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Try these tasty Cherry Muffins for a party. Our Cherry Muffins recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare, 25 minutes to bake and is sure to be a hit.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
3/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/2 cups pitted fresh dark sweet cherries
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Beat cream cheese with whisk in medium bowl until creamy. Add milk, butter and eggs; mix well. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. (Batter will be lumpy.) Stir in cherries and nuts.
  • Spoon into 12 paper-lined muffin cups; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 min. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

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.

MINI CHERRY MUFFINS



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These pretty muffins from our Test Kitchen are perfect for Christmas morning. Make them the night before and keep on the counter in an air tight container.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red candied cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, yogurt and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cherries., Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MICHIGAN CHERRY MUFFINS



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

Provided by newmama

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 28m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
3 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons oil
1 3/4 cups whole milk
2 cups chopped cherries

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350.
  • topping:.
  • beat until a coarse crumb is formed.
  • muffins:.
  • mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • add eggs and stir until combined.
  • pour in oil and milk and mix thoroughly
  • fold in cherries.
  • pour into greased muffin tins and sprinkle with topping
  • bake 18 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. If using frozen cherries, thaw them before using and drain off any excess liquid.
  • Gently toss the cherries in a little bit of flour before adding them to the batter. This will help to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in dry muffins.
  • Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Michigan cherry muffins are a classic summertime treat. They are easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With their moist, tender crumb and sweet and tart cherry filling, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your home.

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