Cherries and Cream Muffins |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Bake these muffins and make mouths water. 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:
1. Cut cherries in halves while frozen.
2. Set aside to thaw and drain.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, almond extract and vanilla, beating well.
5. Crush 1/2 cup cherries with a fork; add to batter.
6. Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
7. Fold in half the flour with a spatula, then half the cream.
8. Add remaining flour and cream.
9. Fold in remaining cherry halves.
10. Portion batter evenly into 12 paper-lined or lightly greased muffin cups (2 3/4 inches in diameter).
11. Sprinkle with sugar.
12. Bake in a preheated 375ยบ oven 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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