CHERRY-STREUSEL MUFFINS

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Almond streusel topping provides a traditional addition to a tasty cherry-flavored muffin that's ready in 45 minutes. Perfect if you love German cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine
1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained, 1/4 cup juice reserved
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In medium bowl, mix all topping ingredients except butter. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. Set aside.
  • Chop cherries; set aside. In large bowl, mix 1 1/3 cups flour, the granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. In small bowl, beat oil, reserved 1/4 cup cherry juice, almond extract, vanilla and eggs with fork until blended. Stir cherry juice mixture into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Fold in cherries and almonds. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle each with about 1 tablespoon topping.
  • Bake 19 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan to wire rack. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

Raim Sandhu
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I'm not sure about the cherry and streusel combination, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Jareizi Rodriguez
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These muffins sound delicious! I'm going to have to try them out soon.


Makylah Mandrell
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I'm definitely going to make these muffins for my next brunch party.


Gyan Yadav
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These muffins look so good! I can't wait to try them.


Md mdnazmulhasan
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I had some trouble getting the muffins to rise properly, but they still tasted good.


Christopher Finn
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These muffins were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Godwin asukwo
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I really enjoyed these muffins. The streusel topping is what really made them for me.


Muhammad Shah
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These muffins are so moist and flavorful. I love the tartness of the cherries.


Jyoti Banik
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The streusel topping on these muffins is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy.


Alicia Simmons
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These muffins were so easy to make and they turned out delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Sandra Nxumalo
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I love the combination of cherries and streusel in these muffins. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.


Enea Osmani
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These muffins were a hit with my family! The streusel topping was perfectly crunchy and the cherries added a burst of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.