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Dried Cherry Muffins

SUBMITTED BY: Sandra Wagner

"Try this luscious muffin that stars sweet-tart dried cherries for breakfast or brunch, suggests Sandra Wagner of Chicago, Illinois."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 3.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 1/2 teaspoons shortening
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries, halved

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small mixing bowl, beat shortening and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in cherries.
  2. Coat muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper liners; fill three-fourths full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One muffin equals 184 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 226 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by Jody C.
Very good muffins! I did alter the recipe some based on the ingredients I had available -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by DOLLCHIQUE
These are DELICIOUS!!! The simplicity of the batter allows the cherries to shine! I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by beccalynn
These are very good!!! My mother in law sent over a bag of dried cherries and i had no idea... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by Lorie
OK - as written these would be bland. I doubled the recipe, added 1 tsp each almond and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by TrueNorthCook
This recipe generated BEAUTIFUL muffins but an unecessarily small amount. I got only six from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by KdgCop
These were really good - I doubled the recipe, added 1 tsp each of vanilla and cherry extract,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by BLUEROADS
Excellent recipe! I plan on using the batter with other dried fruit or with a little pumpkin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by hollyann
um...they kinda reminded me of cornbread. I doubled the recipe and added some almond extract. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by Millwrightwife
The muffins were very great. I did use butter like someone else suggested. Just a little hint... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by Sara
bland. MORE

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