Categories: Breakfast, Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened tart red cherries
- 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup light cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup milk
- granulated sugar
Directions
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Cut cherries in halves while frozen.
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Set aside to thaw and drain.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs, almond extract and vanilla, beating well.
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Crush 1/2 cup cherries with a fork; add to batter.
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Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
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Fold in half the flour with a spatula, then half the cream.
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Add remaining flour and cream.
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Fold in remaining cherry halves.
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Portion batter evenly into 12 paper-lined or lightly greased muffin cups (2 3/4 inches in diameter).
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Sprinkle with sugar.
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Bake in a preheated 375ยบ oven 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.