After reading through the reviews, I did the following: doubled the recipe, added 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp almond extract, used skim milk instead of buttermilk, butter instead of shortening, and doubled the amount of cherries (for a double recipe, this means I used one full cup). I love these muffins! I would give it 5 stars, except I made so many changes to the original recipe. Thank you for this great base recipe!

Reviewed On: Feb. 28, 2009

A great addition to my recipe collection - thank you. I did not bother putting the water in, did not find it necessary - the bread came out great without it. Thanks again!

Reviewed On: Nov. 23, 2008

Thank you for this recipe...I have made this a few times with different mixes of dried fruit, and enjoyed each combination. The only thing I do differently is I smash the batch into a 9x13 brownie pan to make them a little thinner. I get more servings at a lower calorie count this way. Thanks again!

Reviewed On: Nov. 23, 2008