Best Bing Cherry Muffin

Best Bing Cherry Muffin

18 servings
These are the perfect bing cherry muffins I make all year round just by freezing some of the seasonal produce when on sale! Check out these easy moist muffins you can make to keep summer alive!

Ingredients

  • butter
    ½ c
  • granulated sugar
    1 c
  • eggs
    2 large
  • whole milk
    1 ½ c
  • vanilla extract or almond
    2 tsp
  • baking powder
    2 tsp
  • baking soda
    ½ tsp
  • salt
    1 pinch
  • AP flour
    3 c
  • fresh pitted sliced Bing cherries

    blotted dry with paper towels

    1 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  2. 2

    Prepare a 12-cup buttered muffin pan or with cooking oil spray(plus 6 more muffins or pour into a small 6-inch loaf pan with remaining batter.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, stir the butter with sugar for around 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add the egg and blend evenly together.

  5. 5

    Sift all the above dry ingredients together in s clean bowl.

  6. 6

    Gently fold the dry ingredients with the milk alternately to the butter mixture

  7. 7

    Fold in the cherries just until blended (batter will still be lumpy).

  8. 8

    Do not overmix batter.

  9. 9

    Pour the mixture into prepared tins.

  10. 10

    Bake 20 -25 minutes or until the center is dry (you can also use the toothpick method).

Best Bing Cherry Muffin

Best Bing Cherry Muffin

35 min18 servings226 cal

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About this Recipe

Indulge in the Best Bing Cherry Muffins

There's nothing quite like the taste of summer sunshine, and with our Best Bing Cherry Muffin recipe, you can enjoy that bright flavor all year long! These incredibly moist muffins are bursting with the sweet-tart goodness of Bing cherries, making them an absolute delight for breakfast muffins or any time you crave a comforting treat. The secret? Freezing seasonal Bing cherries when they're at their peak, ensuring you always have a stash ready to create these glorious homemade muffins.

This recipe stands out for its simplicity and the truly spectacular results. Forget dry, crumbly pastries; our method guarantees high crowned muffins with a tender crumb every single time. It’s a classic fruit muffin experience that’s truly made from scratch, offering a wonderful contrast to common blueberry muffins with its unique cherry flavor. These easy-to-make Bing cherry muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet snack.

Tips for Perfect Bing Cherry Muffins

  • Cherry Prep is Key: Whether using fresh or frozen Bing cherries, make sure they are pitted and sliced. If using frozen, there's no need to thaw completely – just toss them into the batter while still slightly frozen to prevent them from sinking. Blotting excess moisture from fresh cherries can also help.
  • Don't Overmix: For those beautifully high crowned muffins and a tender texture, mix the dry and wet ingredients until just combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine! Overmixing develops gluten, leading to tough muffins.
  • Flavor Boost: We love the classic vanilla extract, but for an extra layer of gourmet flavor, try almond extract. It pairs wonderfully with the cherries and elevates these fruit muffins to another level.

Serve these delightful Bing Cherry Muffins warm with a pat of butter, alongside your morning coffee, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. They are so easy to make, you'll want to keep a batch ready for any occasion!

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