Cherry Cobbler Muffins

Sweet and tart cherry filling swirled into soft cinnamon-kissed muffins, topped with a buttery cobbler crumble. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy dessert.

Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Special Equipment: muffin tin

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh pitted cherries, halved

• 1 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil

• ½ cup milk

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup flour

• Pinch of cinnamon

Directions

1. Prepare the Cherry Filling: In a small saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Let cool.

2. Preheat and Prep Muffin Tin: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.

3. Mix Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, both sugars, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix oil, milk, egg, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. Make the Crumble Topping: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and a pinch of cinnamon until crumbly.

5. Assemble the Muffins: Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full. Add a spoonful of cherry filling on top of each and swirl in slightly or tuck into the center. Top each muffin with the crumble topping.

6. Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the muffin (not the cherry center) comes out clean.

7. Cool and Serve: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.