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    You are here: Home / Cuisines / American / Cherry Muffins

    Cherry Muffins

    23 July 2018 - By Michelle Minnaar
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    Who can resist the urge to bite into a tempting luscious cherry muffin? I certainly can’t. My cherry muffins recipe will leave you coming back for more, enjoying that moist center with filled with delicious Picota cherries inside.

    Learn how to make these soft cherry muffins in just a few easy steps, which you can enjoy on their own, as part of breakfast or when you take your coffee break. Also, this recipe is very easy to scale up into large batches for birthday parties at school or bake sales. For what occasion will you make your cherry muffins?

    Loose cherries, muffins on a wire rack and a plate with one cherry muffin cut in half

    cherry muffins

    Cherries, at the height of the season, are one of my favourite fruits to bake and cook with. Especially, when it comes to making muffins. For those of you who never tried making muffins before, they are basically a small round baked sponge, usually containing fruits and/or nuts. It is commonly eaten for breakfast, although people enjoy a good muffin throughout the entire day.

    What is the difference between a muffin and a cupcake? Firstly, muffins can savoury direction, whereas a cupcake can’t. A cupcake is generally a mini-cake, which has a softer and lighter sponge and is usually decorated with icing. Muffins have more texture; they are denser and slightly dryer. Well, these cherry muffins are anything but dry though! All you need are the right cherries and you are all set.

    Ingredients for Cherry Muffins: Milk Sugar Flour Almond Cherries Butter

    fresh cherries

    What better and fresher cherries to use for your cherry muffins than Jerte Picota cherries? The Picota cherry is a special type of cherry grown in Spain, in the regions and mountain valleys of Jerte, Ambroz, La Vera, near the province of Caceres. The region is roughly 200km west of Madrid, and is famous for its cherries and outstanding weather conditions. Can you imagine roughly one million trees blossoming every year?

    You might also know Jerte Picota cherries as ‘Cereza del Jerte’, in its true Spanish name. ‘Picota‘ translates to ‘peaked’, which points to the actual shape of the cherries. It’s the easiest way how you can recognise them! Picota cherries have a slight peak at the end, so keep a lookout for these delicious cherries because they might be right under your nose in the supermarket!

    A large pile of fresh cherries to make cherry muffins

    Jerte Picota cherries have a P.D.O. status, which certifies that the fruit comes from the above-mentioned region. Furthermore, it guarantees that the cherries underwent specific quality-controlled procedures.  For example, even in this modern day and age Jerte Picota cherries are harvested by hand. This traditional method of hand-picking the cherries, by leaving the stalks, behind is what makes the cherries so desirable! To learn more about the P.D.O. status of the Jerte Picota cherries, click right here.

    Muffin batter inside of a mixing bowl

     cherry

    Once you’ve found your Jerte Picota cherries, you are faced with a decision for your cherry muffins. To leave the pits in or not.

    Some cooks suggest that leaving the pits inside, ultimately leaving the cherries more juicy and flavourful. Hence, the cherry muffins will be softer. However, risking breaking a tooth by unknowingly biting hard on a pit doesn’t appeal though.

    For this reason it’s better to pit the Jerte Picota cherries and halve them. although this increases the preparation time, it is well worth the effort! If this is the case, cut the cherries in halves and take the pits out.

    Another option is for you to prepare one batch with the pits and one batch without. This way, you can have comparable results with the cherry muffins and see for yourself the difference in moisture.

    Cut up cherries and wet cake better in a bowl for cherry muffins

    the batter

    Preparing the batter for the cherry muffins is just as important as the cherries themselves. The key thing here is to not overwork and over-stir the batter. Here are some tips and tricks you can follow for that perfect batter consistency.

    1. Separate the ingredients when you mix

    The best way to avoid over-working the batter, mix the dry and wet ingredients, respectively in separate bowl. Only then gently incorporate them together and mix a couple of times.

    2. Careful when your stir

    Don’t over-stir when you make the muffin mix. I know it’s difficult to resist mixing out every single lump. Just stir gently to keep the batter light and fluffy.

    3. Spices, nuts and fruit come last

    Any dry ingredients or ingredients with extra texture should be added last. Lightly stir everything one last time so they are distributed evenly in the batter.

    Scoops of wet muffin better in a muffin tin

    almond

    Topping the cherry muffins with almond flakes is a great idea. The almonds will give the cherry muffins that wonderful finishing crunch. You can also top the muffins with chocolate chips or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Give your cherry muffins a twist!

    Alternatively, you can top them off like a cupcake with this cream cheese icing. For inspiration, check out the technique I used in my drizzled lemon curd cupcakes. If you are making these cherry muffins for kids, I recommend this colourful vibrant topping. They’ll love it.

    A close up of cherry muffins baked on a wire rack

    cherry oatmeal muffins

    You can also opt for making the batter healthier and higher in fiber by adding oatmeal. The cherry muffins will possess more texture, but they’ll make a perfect start to the day.

    If you are looking to pair these fresh cherry muffins with a more spicy option, you can make these pumpkin, almond and cinnamon muffins. This way your guests can choose between two very different flavour profiles.

    What is your favourite way to enjoy Picota cherries?

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    Recipe Cherry

    Cherry Muffins


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    5 from 4 reviews

    • Author: Michelle Minnaar
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 12 1x
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    Description

    Learn how to make these cherry muffins with the best jerte picota cherries available. Expect a soft, moist center that will leave you coming for doubles.


    Ingredients

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    • 250g (8oz) plain flour, sifted
    • 10ml (2 tsp) baking powder, sifted
    • 2.5ml (½ tsp) salt
    • 100g (3oz) butter
    • 100g (3oz) caster sugar
    • 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
    • 2 eggs, whisked
    • 125ml (½ cup) milk
    • 300g (10oz) Picota cherries, washed, pitted and halved
    • 30ml (2 tbsp) flaked almonds

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/390°F/gas 6.
    2. Line a muffin tray with paper muffin cases. Alternatively, grease the muffins tin.
    3. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and set aside.
    4. With the help of a mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
    5. Add the vanilla and egg until well incorporated with the butter mixture.
    6. Add the flour mixture slowly to the wet ingredients, alternating with splashes of milk, until everything is incorporated and smooth.
    7. Fold in the cherries.
    8. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin tin holes and sprinkle almonds on top of each one.
    9. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and cooked through.
    10. Wait for them to cool down a little and enjoy with lashes of butter!

    Notes

    • The number of muffins yielded from this recipe depends on the size of the muffin tin. Of course, the bigger they are the longer the cooking time.
    • You can check whether a muffin is cooked through by inserting a toothpick in the centre of the muffin. The toothpick should come out clean with only a couple of crumbs clinging to the sides. If the toothpick has batter sticking to it, the muffins are not done. Return muffins to the oven and allow to cook for a couple more minutes.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 212
    • Sugar: 11.9 g
    • Sodium: 119 mg
    • Fat: 9.1 g
    • Saturated Fat: 4.8 g
    • Carbohydrates: 28.3 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 4.3 g
    • Cholesterol: 46 mg

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    Comments

    1. sam macaree

      July 23, 2018 at 6:58 pm

      in my grandma’s fruit cake recipe

      Reply
    2. Kelly Hirst

      July 24, 2018 at 5:18 am

      I haven’t tried Picota cherries but I definitely think I’d like them in a cake

      Reply
    3. Leila Benhamida

      July 24, 2018 at 8:03 am

      I enjoy them on their own or as a coulis with vanilla ice cream.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Wise Ways

      July 24, 2018 at 8:50 am

      I’ve some in the fridge (licks Lips) I love them with goats milk Ice cream

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Kim Neville

      July 24, 2018 at 5:09 pm

      I like them in a Chocolate and cherry pudding

      Reply
    6. melanie stirling

      July 24, 2018 at 11:09 pm

      I just love to eat them on their own whole,they are so tasty.

      Reply
    7. Ellie

      July 24, 2018 at 11:58 pm

      In a delicious cherry pie!

      Reply
    8. Alica

      July 25, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      Straight out of the packet! YUM!

      Reply
    9. Angie S

      July 25, 2018 at 6:25 pm

      I love them with thick greek yoghurt but these muffins are definitely tempting me!

      Reply
    10. Nik

      July 26, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      As they come! And cold from the fridge

      Reply
    11. cheryl hadfield

      July 27, 2018 at 8:22 pm

      In Cherry Bakewell cheesecake

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Solange

      July 28, 2018 at 8:32 am

      In a cherry pie.

      Reply
    13. sharon martin

      July 29, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      i like mine in a cherry cake

      Reply
    14. Harry Gold

      June 15, 2019 at 4:38 am

      I made these for my girlfriend the other day. They turned out excellent. thanks

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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