{"id":52077,"date":"2025-10-29T03:32:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T03:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=52077"},"modified":"2025-10-29T03:35:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T03:35:29","slug":"easy-cherry-cobbler-muffins-fresh-sweet-cherry-muffins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/easy-cherry-cobbler-muffins-fresh-sweet-cherry-muffins\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Cherry Cobbler Muffins &#8211; Fresh Sweet Cherry Muffins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cherry Cobbler Muffins are tiny, portable desserts that taste like a classic cobbler in muffin form \u2014 jammy cherries, tender crumb, and a buttery streusel on top. Ready for warm, fruity bites that make mornings feel like a treat? Let\u2019s go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction \u2014 what these muffins are all about<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a soft, tender muffin that hides a spoonful of bubbling cherry filling under a crunchy crumble. These <strong>Cherry Cobbler Muffins<\/strong> give you that exact experience: fruit-forward, buttery, and totally snackable. They work for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. No fuss, huge payoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes these muffins irresistible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the contrast: sweet-tart cherries vs. buttery crumble; moist crumb vs. crisp topping. That interplay keeps every bite interesting. Add a hint of almond or lemon, and you get a multilayered flavor that pulls people back for seconds. These are the kind of treats that smell like nostalgia and taste like summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients \u2014 short descriptions (what each one does)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cherry filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fresh or thawed cherries \u2014 juicy, the star of the show.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Granulated sugar \u2014 sweetens and helps syrup form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cornstarch \u2014 thickens the filling so it doesn\u2019t run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lemon juice \u2014 brightens the fruit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Almond extract (optional) \u2014 amplifies cherry flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Muffin batter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-purpose flour \u2014 structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Granulated <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/cinnamon-sugar-donut-bread-sweet-loaf-recipes\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"401\">sugar \u2014 sweetness<\/a> and browning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baking powder &amp; baking soda \u2014 rise and lift.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt \u2014 balances sweet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold butter cut into cubes \u2014 creates tender pockets and flakiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buttermilk \u2014 tang and moist crumb (or milk + vinegar).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Egg \u2014 binder and richness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vanilla \u2014 rounds flavors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/blueberry-crumble-top-cheesecake-bars\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"402\">Crumble topping<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flour + brown sugar \u2014 sweet, toasty base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold butter cubes \u2014 makes streusel flakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cinnamon \u2014 warmth and aroma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick, friendly method \u2014 straightforward how-to<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make the cherry filling:<\/strong> Cook cherries with sugar and cornstarch until thick; stir in lemon and optional almond. Cool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prep the dry mix:<\/strong> Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture looks coarse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix wet ingredients:<\/strong> Whisk buttermilk, egg, and vanilla.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine:<\/strong> Stir wet into dry until just mixed \u2014 don\u2019t overwork. Fold in a little cherry filling or reserve it to spoon into centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top:<\/strong> Add a generous crumble topping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong> 18\u201322 minutes at 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C) until golden and a tester comes out mostly clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool &amp; enjoy:<\/strong> Let muffins rest a few minutes in the tin, then transfer to a rack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <strong>Don\u2019t overmix the batter \u2014 a few lumps keep muffins tender.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The story behind the recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cobbler meets muffin because life demanded portability. Cobblers started as rustic, no-fuss fruit desserts, and muffins emerged as quick, single-serve cakes. Merging the two keeps the heart of cobbler (fruit + biscuit) while making it hand-held and shareable. I built this recipe to capture that original comfort and to make cherry season last a little longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tips for the best outcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use cold butter<\/strong> in both the batter and streusel for flakier crumbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thicken the cherry filling<\/strong> well; a runny filling sinks and makes muffins soggy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep batter lumpy<\/strong> \u2014 overmixing means tough muffins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spoon filling into centers<\/strong> rather than swirling it all through to avoid weeping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chill the crumble<\/strong> while the oven heats if your kitchen gets warm \u2014 cold butter creates better texture.<br><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <strong>Let the cherry filling cool before using it \u2014 hot filling melts the butter in the batter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations to try (playful riffs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swap sweet cherries for tart ones to make <strong>Sour Cherry Muffins<\/strong> \u2014 the tang cuts sweetness beautifully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use dried cherries for winter: rehydrate and fold into the batter for <strong>Dried Cherry Muffins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn these into <strong>Cherry Pie Muffins<\/strong> by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon and a small piece of pie crust on top before baking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a simpler route, use fresh cherries to make <strong>Cherry Muffins With Fresh Cherries<\/strong> \u2014 they add texture and bursts of real fruit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want ultra-simple? Skip the homemade filling and fold in whole cherries for <strong>Fresh Sweet Cherry Muffins<\/strong> that still sing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Easy-Cherry-Cobbler-Muffins-Fresh-Sweet-Cherry-Muffins-2.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of warm, golden Cherry Pie Muffins with a crunchy streusel and glossy cherry centers \u2014 also shown as a pantry-friendly Dried Cherry Muffins option, a tart Sour Cherry Muffins variation, and a classic Cherry Muffins breakfast stack, Cherry Cobbler Muffins.\" class=\"wp-image-52080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Easy-Cherry-Cobbler-Muffins-Fresh-Sweet-Cherry-Muffins-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Easy-Cherry-Cobbler-Muffins-Fresh-Sweet-Cherry-Muffins-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Easy-Cherry-Cobbler-Muffins-Fresh-Sweet-Cherry-Muffins-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Easy-Cherry-Cobbler-Muffins-Fresh-Sweet-Cherry-Muffins-2-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to serve \u2014 best pairings and suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These muffins work warm with a smear of butter or vanilla ice cream for dessert. Pair them with coffee for breakfast or tea for an elegant brunch. For a picnic, pack a dozen; they survive transit and still taste fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage &amp; freezing \u2014 keep them fresh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At room temp: store in an airtight container up to 3 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the fridge: up to 5 days if you want longer life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freeze: individually wrap cooled muffins and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp or zap briefly in the microwave.<br><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> Re-crisp the streusel by warming muffins in a 300\u00b0F oven for 5\u20137 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs \u2014 answers to common muffin questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761708043843\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use frozen cherries?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Thaw and drain first; heat them into the filling so extra moisture evaporates. This helps prevent soggy muffins.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761708049501\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I prevent the filling from seeping out?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Use thickened filling and spoon a small amount into the center instead of mixing it throughout. Also, ensure the filling cools before filling the batter.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761708055557\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I make these gluten-free?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Swap a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Texture will vary but works well if the blend contains xanthan or guar gum.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761708061183\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are these suitable for meal prep?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely \u2014 they freeze well and make great grab-and-go breakfasts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking science \u2014 why certain steps matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold butter creates pockets of steam as it melts, producing flakiness in the crumble and tiny tender layers in the muffin. Buttermilk reacts with baking soda to boost rise and add tang. Thickening the fruit stops it from pooling and affecting the batter\u2019s structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting \u2014 what to do if things go sideways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soggy tops? You likely used a too-wet filling or overfilled cups. Next time, reduce filling or thicken more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dense muffins? Overmixing or too much flour can do it. Measure flour correctly (spoon &amp; level) and fold gently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No domes? Oven too cool or batter overmixed. Preheat properly and don\u2019t overwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts \u2014 why these deserve a place in your rotation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These <strong>Muffins Recipes Easy<\/strong> deliver big flavor with approachable technique. They capture the best of <strong>Cherry Recipes Fresh<\/strong> and adapt to pantry life with <strong>Dried Cherry Muffins<\/strong> options. Whether you love tart <strong>Sour Cherry Muffins<\/strong> or jammy <strong>Cherry Pie Muffins<\/strong>, this cobbler-muffin hybrid flexes to suit your mood and season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try them once, and you\u2019ll see why cooks keep chasing that perfect fruit-to-crumble ratio. They pack nostalgia, portability, and pure fruity joy into one neat package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One last nudge: grab the cherries while they\u2019re in season \u2014 fresh fruit really lifts these. Or stock frozen cherries so you can whip up cobbler-muffin magic year-round. 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streusel and glossy cherry centers \u2014 also shown as a pantry-friendly Dried Cherry Muffins option, a tart Sour Cherry Muffins variation, and a classic Cherry Muffins breakfast stack.\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Easy Cherry Cobbler Muffins &#8211; Fresh Sweet Cherry Muffins<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-stars\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute;width: 0;height: 0;overflow: hidden\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<defs>\n<symbol viewbox=\"9 9 46 42\" id=\"wpt-star-full\">\n<path d=\"m46.3 52-14.4-9.5-14.4 9.4L22 35.3 8.7 24.5l17.1-.9 6.2-16 6 16 17.2 1-13.4 10.7z\" 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Star\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-label\"><span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\" class=\"rating-label\">No reviews<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\">Jennifer<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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<span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield-scale\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>x<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-folder\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCategory:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-category\">Dessert<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-button-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<a class=\"button tasty-recipes-print-button tasty-recipes-no-print\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/easy-cherry-cobbler-muffins-fresh-sweet-cherry-muffins\/print\/52078\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>For the cherry filling<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987986\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987986\" aria-label=\"4 cups pitted sweet cherries (fresh or frozen; if frozen, let them thaw a bit)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987986\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"4\" data-unit=\"cup\">4 cups<\/span> pitted sweet cherries (fresh or frozen; if frozen, let them thaw a bit)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879ac\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879ac\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup granulated sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879ac\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879b9\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879b9\" aria-label=\"2 tbsp cornstarch\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879b9\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">2 tbsp<\/span> cornstarch<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879c5\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879c5\" aria-label=\"1 tbsp lemon juice\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879c5\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">1 tbsp<\/span> lemon juice<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879d2\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879d2\" aria-label=\"\u00bc tsp almond extract (optional \u2014 it brightens the cherry flavor)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879d2\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"tsp\">\u00bc tsp<\/span> almond extract (optional \u2014 it brightens the cherry flavor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the muffin batter<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879dd\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879dd\" aria-label=\"2 cups all-purpose flour\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879dd\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"cup\">2 cups<\/span> all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879e7\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879e7\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup granulated sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879e7\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879f3\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879f3\" aria-label=\"2 tsp baking powder\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879f3\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tsp\">2 tsp<\/span> baking powder<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879fd\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879fd\" aria-label=\"\u00bc tsp baking soda\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f35559879fd\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"tsp\">\u00bc tsp<\/span> baking soda<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a07\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a07\" aria-label=\"\u00bc tsp salt\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a07\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"tsp\">\u00bc tsp<\/span> salt<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a14\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a14\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a14\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a23\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a23\" aria-label=\"\u00be cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice\/vinegar)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a23\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00be cup<\/span> buttermilk (or milk + <span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">1 tbsp<\/span> lemon juice\/vinegar)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a2e\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a2e\" aria-label=\"1 large egg, lightly beaten\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a2e\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> large egg, lightly beaten<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a38\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a38\" aria-label=\"1 tsp vanilla extract\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a38\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1 tsp<\/span> vanilla 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name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a5a\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a5a\" aria-label=\"\u00bc cup cold unsalted butter, cubed\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a5a\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bc cup<\/span> cold unsalted butter, cubed<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a64\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a64\" aria-label=\"\u00bc tsp ground cinnamon\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3555987a64\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"tsp\">\u00bc tsp<\/span> ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1529\"><strong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1192\">Make the cherry filling<\/strong><br data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1195\" \/>Place the cherries, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy \u2014 about 5\u20137 minutes. Remove from the heat, then stir in the lemon juice and almond extract if using. Set the filling aside to cool while you make the batter so it won\u2019t melt the butter in the batter.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\" data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1658\"><strong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1556\">Prep the oven and tin<\/strong><br data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\" \/>Heat the oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1917\"><strong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1687\">Build the muffin batter<\/strong><br data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\" \/>In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingertips to work it in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, beaten egg and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold together just until the batter comes together \u2014 a few lumps are fine. Overmixing will make the muffins tough.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\" data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2355\"><strong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2166\">Make the streusel<\/strong><br data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2169\" \/>In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles pea-sized crumbs. Keep the streusel chilled if your kitchen is warm.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\" data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2610\"><strong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2381\">Assemble the muffins<\/strong><br data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2384\" \/>Spoon roughly 2 tablespoons of batter into each lined cupcake cup. Add about 2\u20133 tablespoons of the cooled cherry filling on top of each portion of batter (don\u2019t overfill). Finish each muffin with a generous pinch of streusel.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\"><strong data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2620\">Bake<\/strong><br data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2623\" \/>Bake 18\u201322 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Let the muffins rest in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Tips &amp; Notes<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep butter cold. Cold butter in both the batter and crumble creates little pockets of steam during baking, giving a flakier texture.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid overmixing. Stir the batter until just combined \u2014 overworking develops gluten and makes muffins chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Cool the filling. Use cooled filling so it won\u2019t liquefy the batter or melt the butter.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust sweetness. If your cherries are very tart, add a tablespoon or two more sugar to the filling to balance the flavor.<\/li>\n<li>Buttermilk swap: No buttermilk? Stir 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar into regular milk and let sit 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Almond extract: Small amounts go a long way; add sparingly to avoid an artificial taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Variations<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sour cherry version: Use tart cherries for Sour Cherry Muffins \u2014 they contrast beautifully with the sweet crumble.<\/li>\n<li>Dried cherries: Rehydrate dried cherries in warm water, drain, then fold them into the batter for a pantry-friendly Dried Cherry Muffins option.<\/li>\n<li>Nuts: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel for crunch.<\/li>\n<li>Other fruits: Swap cherries for blueberries, raspberries or diced peaches to turn this into other seasonal cobbler muffins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage &amp; Freezing<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Room temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerator: Keep up to 5 days (stir to refresh texture before eating).<\/li>\n<li>Freeze: Wrap individual cooled muffins in plastic wrap, store in a freezer bag up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave or oven.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serving suggestions<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoy warm with a pat of butter, a dollop of whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert twist. 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