Description
Cherry Cobbler Muffins are fluffy, flavorful treats bursting with juicy cherries and warm cinnamon spice. These moist and tender muffins offer a perfect balance of light crumb and fruity sweetness, enhanced with plant-based ingredients for a rich texture. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they are easy to make and adaptable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder (natural)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (natural)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk
Fruit and Texture Enhancers
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Make sure your plant-based butter is softened and your cherries are pitted if using fresh.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon powder, and brown sugar (natural) to ensure even leavening and spice distribution.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the softened plant-based butter with eggs, vanilla extract (natural), and plant-based milk until smooth and creamy for moisture and richness.
- Fold wet and dry mixtures: Gently combine the wet ingredients with the dry until just blended. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and fluffy.
- Add cherries and natural gelling agent: Fold in the juicy cherries and the natural gelling agent to maintain moisture and a soft crumb throughout the muffins.
- Bake: Spoon the batter evenly into a muffin tin lined with paper cups or lightly greased. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving to let flavors mellow and the structure set beautifully.
Notes
- Using frozen cherries is fine; no need to thaw before adding to the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and tender muffin texture.
- Ensure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Check muffin doneness starting at 20 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Optionally, add a streusel topping made from cinnamon and sugar before baking for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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