SOUR CHERRY MUFFINS WITH ALMOND CRUMBLE

Sour Cherry Muffins With Almond Crumble image

Provided by MissyMuffin

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/3 cups canned tart cherries, drained

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
Topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, flour, and cinnamon until blended and crumbly. Stir in almonds. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Muffins: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, sour cream, oil, and almond extract until well blended.
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just blended, Gently fold in cherries.
Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with topping.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then transfer to the rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 155.2, Carbohydrate 39.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4.1