Cherry muffins are soft and fluffy muffins made without eggs and loaded with candied cherries. These muffins are made with whole wheat flour, jaggery, butter, cherries, milk, baking soda and vanilla. You can make this muffins from start to finish in less than 30 minutes.
Cherry Muffins Recipe
This cherry muffin is one recipe which I made few days back for my little one and she loved it so much. It is made using wheat flour and jaggery so it is pretty healthy too.
About Cherry Muffins Recipe
I always enjoy baking muffins at home. I had a batch of cherries recently and thought of turning them into these simple eggless wheat cherry muffins. They turned out really good, with little juicy cherry pieces in every bite. Check my Cherry Loaf Cake Recipe.
I have used whole wheat flour and jaggery(brown sugar) to keep the muffins simple and wholesome. The batter comes together quickly in one bowl using simple ingredients and no special preparation needed.
The recipe is super simple. You just mix wheat flour, baking soda, salt, jaggery or brown sugar together. Pour the wet ingredients like milk, butter into the dry ingredients and make the batter. Finally add in either fresh cherries, or candied cherries and make the batter.
These muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch box or an evening snack with a cup of tea or coffee. They are also a nice way to use up fresh cherries when they are in season.
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Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour : I have used whole wheat flour for the muffin. You can also replace it with all purpose flour if preferred.
- Brown sugar : Added jaggery or brown sugar for sweetness. It is a healthy alternative.
- Baking soda : A small amount of baking soda used to help the muffin rise and become light.
- Salt : Pinch of salt added to balance the sweetness and it enhances the overall taste of the muffin.
- Milk : Always use full fat milk for moist texture. If you prefer it vegan friendly, use soy or almond milk.
- Vanilla extract : Vanilla extract adds flavour to the muffins.
- Butter : Use unsalted butter to make the batter. for vegan friendly, use oil.
- Cherry : I have used chopped candied cherries to mix into the batter and added a few pieces on top.
Step by Step Pictures
1)Preheat oven to 180 degree C (360 degree F). Line a 12 cup muffin tray with cupcake liners. I am using candied cherries for this recipe, chop them into small pieces.
2)Take wheat flour in a bowl, add in baking soda and salt to the flour and mix well.
3)Add in brown sugar into the flour and mix well.
4)Now add in the wet ingredients one by one. Add in full fat milk into the dry ingredients.
5)Add in melted butter or oil as you prefer.
6)Add in vanilla extract and mix well.
7)Mix the batter using a whisk until just combined.
8)Add in candied cherries and fold the batter gently.
9)This is your whole wheat cherry batter.
10)Now use an ice cream scoop to scoop the batter on the muffin tray. Fill ¾ th way with the batter. Decorate top with more cherries if needed.
11)Place the tray into the preheated oven and Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the tray from oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tray for 5 minutes.
12)Remove muffins from tray and let it cool.
13)Soft fluffy muffins ready.
Expert Tips
- Don't over mix the batter, as it can make the wheat muffin dense.
- Both fresh or frozen cherries work well in this recipe. If using frozen cherries, thaw it and chop, add them to the batter. Cut the cherries into small pieces so you get to taste fruit in every bite.
- Fill the muffin liners around ¾th so the muffins have enough space to rise without overflowing.
- For extra flavour and texture, you can add cinnamon powder, chopped nuts or chocolate chips if you like.
Storage and Serving
Store completely cooled cherry muffins in an airtight container and it stays well at room temperature 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, it can be refrigerated.
Serve the cherry muffins for a simple breakfast, snack with tea, coffee or milk. You can also pack them for picnics, lunch boxes and it is ideal for gifting during special occasions.
FAQ
Q. Can I use frozen cherries ?
Yes. frozen cherries work well in this recipe. Thaw and chop them into small pieces before adding it to the batter.
Q. Can I use regular all purpose flour ?
Yes, you can use regular all purpose flour instead of wheat flour.
Q. Why are my whole wheat muffins dense ?
This happens if the batter is overmixed or too much flour is added. Mix the batter gently and measure the flour correctly for soft and moist muffins.
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Cherry Muffins Recipe (Eggless Wheat Cherry Muffins)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Whole Wheat Flour 180 grams
- 1 cup Jaggery or Brown Sugar 200 grams
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Milk 240 ml
- ¼ cup Melted Unsalted Butter 60 ml
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup Candied Cherries chopped finely
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degree C (360 degree F). Line a 12 cup muffin tray with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- Take wheat flour, baking soda, salt and brown sugar in a bowl and mix well.
- Now add in milk, melted butter, vanilla extract and fold gently to form a thick batter. Now add in chopped cherries and fold gently.
- Now use an ice cream scoop to scoop the batter on the muffin tray. Fill ¾ th way with the batter. Decorate top with more cherries if needed. Place the tray into the preheated oven and Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the tray from oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tray for 5 minutes. Remove muffins from tray and let it cool.
- Now serve warm with milk or coffee.
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Anonymous
Looks great. Will try today.
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Very healthy muffins. Pls try to Post these kind of recipes as kids Love these so much and we can serve them for breakfast.
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Congratulation. Our best wishes. Take care. Healthy muffins. Thank you.
Anonymous
I made these muffins today. tasty. Used Amul butter. Thanks.
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Second congrats
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