Best 8 Mean Chefs Dried Cherry Corn Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Mean Chefs' Dried Cherry Corn Muffins, a true testament to the harmony of sweet and savory flavors. These muffins, bursting with plump, sun-kissed dried cherries and the wholesome goodness of cornmeal, offer a delightful textural contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly balancing the sweetness of the cherries is a hint of savory cornbread flavor, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Whether you're seeking a hearty breakfast treat, a satisfying snack, or a sweet ending to your meal, these muffins are the perfect choice. Dive into the world of Mean Chefs' Dried Cherry Corn Muffins and experience a culinary delight that will leave you craving more. In addition to the classic Dried Cherry Corn Muffins, this article also presents tantalizing variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and flavor profiles. Discover the gluten-free and vegan-friendly version, a guilt-free indulgence that doesn't compromise on taste. For those with a sweet tooth, the cream cheese-filled muffins are a heavenly treat, while the savory jalapeno corn muffins add a spicy kick to your taste buds. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a comprehensive ingredient list, this article equips you to recreate these delectable muffins in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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CHERRY PECAN SPREAD ON CORN MUFFINS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6.5-ounce) package cornbread and muffin mix (recommended: Betty Crocker)
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup frozen whole corn kernels, thawed
1 (8-ounce) container strawberry cream cheese (recommended: Philadelphia)
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup chopped dried cherries
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 6-cup muffin pan with butter-flavored cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine corn muffin mix, egg, milk, butter, and corn kernels. Stir until just combined.
  • Pour equal amounts of mixture into each muffin cup.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all spread ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To serve, spread warm muffin with Cherry Pecan Spread.

CHEESY CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for the muffin tin
1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, whisked
1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
One 4-ounce cans green chiles
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
8 tablespoons salted butter, softened
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • For the muffins: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the buttermilk and eggs to a small pitcher and stir to combine. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until combined. Fold in the cheese, green chiles and melted butter until just combined.
  • Portion the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake until they are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • For the honey butter: Mix the butter and honey in a bowl until combined. Transfer to a ramekin. Remove the muffins from the oven, allow to cool a little, then break open and spread with the honey butter.

DRIED CHERRY ALMOND MUFFINS



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My friend, Biscuit, had sent me some lovely, dried, Mount Rainier cherries and I wanted to use them in a muffin. I found Mean Chef's Recipe #41601 here and used that as a jumping off point. As my cooking/baking is wont to do, the recipe morphed quite substantially from the original, but kept the basic integrity of Mean's recipe. The cherries are the star of the show here- plump and full of flavour. I wanted to add another 'flavour' to the muffin that would set off the cherries and thought of the almond paste in the cupboard, and that went in too. Ingredients were changed and adjusted here and there...I cut the sugar back to half a cup as I figured the fruit and almond paste would provide lots of added sweetness and, well, please try it. You will be pleased.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 16-18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dried cherries, cut into pieces roughly size of raisins
8 ounces almond paste, crumbled (actually, I used a roll of almond paste that was 200 gr)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
8 ounces butter, melted and cooled
3 extra-large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal (or polenta)
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line 2 muffin tins with muffin liners. I got 16 nicely-sized muffins out of this recipe. Half fill any empty muffin containers with water to distribute heat while baking.
  • Toss the dried fruit and almond paste with the 2 tblsps of flour to coat. Set aside.
  • Combine all the wet ingredients in a bowl and whisk to blend.
  • Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine and distribute well.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and stir to mix. Stir in dried fruit and almond paste. Do not overmix. You will have a very thick batter.
  • Fill muffin tins to just above top of liner (easy to do as batter is so thick).
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and test done with a toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 77.4, Sodium 410.3, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 13, Protein 6.4

CHEERY CHERRY MUFFINS



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We were very lucky to have once had a home with a cherry tree that produced an abundance of fresh baking cherries. I used to make these muffins a lot when I had fresh cherries on hand, and I kept bags of them in the freezer pre-measured for this recipe. These are not sweet eating cherries - these are baking cherries. The original recipe came from a flyer from the Cherry Marketing Institute.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened tart red cherries, pitted,divided
1/2 cup sweet unsalted butter
1 cup 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 half-and-half cream, whole milk or 1/2 cup light cream

Steps:

  • While cherries are still frozen, cut them into halves, then set aside to thaw and drain in a mesh colander over a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer.
  • Add eggs, almond extract, and vanilla and beat well.
  • Crush 1/2 cup of the thawed cherries with a fork; add the mashed cherries to the batter.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Fold half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture using a spatula; do not overmix.
  • Add half of the cream or milk, mixing just enough to combine.
  • Add remaining flour, then remaining milk; again avoid overmixing.
  • Fold in the remaining cherry halves.
  • Fill 12 paper-lined muffin tins with batter.
  • If desired, you may sprinkle the muffins with some extra sugar.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 F oven until golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.

DRIED CHERRY MUFFINS



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Make and share this Dried Cherry Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 cup dried tart cherry
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the topping, combine flour, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; mix well. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.
  • For the muffins, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, oil and milk; mix well. Add egg mixture, cherries and pecans to flour mixture; stir only until combined.
  • Portion batter evenly into 12 paper-lined or lightly greased muffin cups (2 3/4 inches in diameter). Sprinkle reserved crumb topping evenly over batter.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree F. oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

DRIED CHERRY MUFFINS



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Make and share this Dried Cherry Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried cherries, pitted
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Combine the cherries and buttermilk in a small bowl, and set aside to soak for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray 18 muffin cups with nonstick spray or line them with paper liners and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
  • In a measuring cup, combine the egg substitute, applesauce and almond extract.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and spoon the buttermilk and cherries into it.
  • Then add the egg-substitute mixture.
  • Mix until thoroughly blended, but do not overmix.
  • Fill the prepared muffin cups two-thirds full with batter, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when touched lightly with a fingertip.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.3, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 153.4, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.1, Protein 2.5

MASSACHUSETTS CORN MUFFINS



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A hint of honey enhances the flavor of the corn without overwhelming it.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
Coarse salt
1/4 cup sunflower or safflower oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons mild honey, such as acacia or orange blossom
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Combine oil, butter, and honey; stir in eggs and milk. Stir oil mixture into cornmeal mixture. Divide batter evenly among baking cups.
  • Bake until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.

DRIED CHERRY MUFFINS



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Try this luscious muffin that stars sweet-tart dried cherries for breakfast or brunch, suggests Sandra Wagner of Chicago, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-1/2 teaspoons shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries, halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cherries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners; fill three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries for the best flavor. If using frozen cherries, thaw them before using.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These Mean Chefs Dried Cherry Corn Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up any leftover dried cherries you may have. With their moist texture, sweet flavor, and chewy cherries, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying muffin recipe, give these Mean Chefs Dried Cherry Corn Muffins a try!

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