Cherry Cobbler Muffins

Name: Cherry Cobbler Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, (plus 1 tablespoon more); ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 large eggs; ¼ cup salted butter, (melted and cooled); ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup milk; 21 ounces cherry pie filling, (divided in half); ¼ cup salted butter, (cold and cut into cubes); ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon milk, (or heavy cream)

A crunchy crumb topping and tart cherries make these cherry cobbler muffins a delicious choice any time of the day.

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Cherry Cobbler Muffins Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Cherry Cobbler Muffins Recipe
How To Serve Cherry Pie Filling Muffins
Storing These Cherry Crumble Muffins
Why We Love This Recipe
Frequently Asked Questions
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These cherry cobbler muffins are absolutely scrumptious, packed with juicy cherries, and topped with a crumbly streusel. They look like mini coffee cakes and would be the perfect thing for breakfast or dessert.

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Cherry Cobbler Muffins Ingredients

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Imagine a warm and soft muffin with bursts of sweet and tart cherries in each bite.

The top is slightly crunchy, with a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar that adds just the right amount of sweetness.

With the perfect balance of texture and flavor, cherry cobbler muffins are the perfect way to start your day or satisfy that afternoon snack craving.

You’ll need:

For The Muffins:

2 cups of all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon more
½ teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons of baking powder
2 large eggs
¼ cup of melted and cooled salted butter
½ cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
¾ cup of milk
1 (21-ounce) can of cherry pie filling, divided in half

For The Streusel Topping:

¼ cup of salted butter, cold and cut into cubes
½ cup of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
¼ cup of granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon of milk or heavy cream

Substitutions And Additions

PIE FILLING: You could customize these muffins with other pie fillings or canned fruit flavors. Try raspberry, peach, strawberry, or blueberry.

FRESH VS FROZEN: Frozen or fresh cherries can also be used in this recipe.

Frozen cherries need to be thawed completely, and the excess juice needs to be drained before use.

NUTS: If you’re a fan of nuts, chopped pecans or walnuts make a fantastic addition to these muffins.

They’ll add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the cherries.

How To Make This Cherry Cobbler Muffins Recipe

Whip up the easy muffin batter first before adding the crumbly streusel topping and baking. Serve and enjoy!

STEP ONE: Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl and set the flour mixture aside.

STEP TWO: In a large mixing bowl, beat or whisk together the eggs, melted butter, white sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.

eggs, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk whisked into a bowl

STEP THREE: Dump the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir gently, just until combined. Do not overmix.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS:

Over stirring the batter will make the muffins too dense and tough.

dry ingredients combined into a bowl with the wt ingredients

STEP FOUR: Transfer half (about one cup) of the canned cherry pie filling to a strainer and rinse the pie filling from the cherries.

Allow the cherries to drain completely. Toss the rinsed cherries in the remaining tablespoon of flour.

PRO TIP:

Too many cherries or excess pie filling in the batter will cause the muffins to take longer to cook. The muffins may also remain too wet. Be sure to rinse and drain (even pat dry with a paper towel) the cherries that are mixed into the muffin batter.

cherries being drained and topped with flour

STEP FIVE: Fold the cherries into the muffin batter, stirring just until the cherries are distributed.

STEP SIX: Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, divide the batter evenly between 12 muffin cups lined with parchment paper liners or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

PRO TIP:

Coating the cherries in flour before folding them into the muffin mix will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of your muffins or bleeding into the rest of the batter. They will remain nicely distributed in the batter while baking.

STEP SEVEN: From the remainder of the cherry pie filling can, drop two to three cherries over the top of the muffins, along with a small amount of pie filling.

STEP EIGHT: In a small bowl, use your fingers, a pastry blender, or a fork to mix the butter, flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon until crumbles form.

butter, flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon mixed together

STEP NINE: Mix the heavy cream into the butter/flour mixture.

STEP TEN: Sprinkle the streusel over the top of the batter and cherries.

streusel sprinkled over the top of muffins

STEP ELEVEN: Bake in an oven preheated to 375°F for 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out with only a few crumbles.

PRO TIP:

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your muffins at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

STEP TWELVE: Cool for ten minutes, and then remove the batch of muffins from the pan onto a cooling rack. Serve these fluffy muffins warm.

PRO TIP:

Do not leave the muffins to cool in the muffin tins. The heat from the pan will overcook them.

How To Serve Cherry Pie Filling Muffins

These cherry cobbler muffins with streusel topping would be perfect for brunch with our coffee cake or blueberry coffee cake or even as a snack with tea, coffee, or a latte.

This delicious recipe would be lovely for a summer picnic, along with a cold drink such as our iced tea, sweet peach iced tea, or our southern strawberry sweet tea.

If these delightful muffins leave you craving cobbler, we can also help you out with our strawberry cobbler, blackberry cobbler, and blueberry cobbler.

If you are on a muffin kick, don’t forget to try some of our other favorite recipes, including our pumpkin spice muffins and blueberry muffins, too.

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Storing These Cherry Crumble Muffins

As you savor the delightful muffins, it’s essential to know how to store any leftovers and even plan for make-ahead convenience.

MAKE AHEAD: If you want to get a head start on your muffin preparation, you can prepare the muffin batter up to one day in advance.

Simply follow the recipe instructions up to the point where the batter is ready to be scooped into muffin cups.

Cover the prepared batter tightly with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.

When you’re ready to bake, scoop the chilled batter into muffin cups and bake as directed.

ON THE COUNTER: These delicious muffins can be stored in an airtight container for two to three days.

IN THE FREEZER: This cherry muffin recipe can be frozen in an airtight container for up to one month.

Why We Love This Recipe

BURST OF FRUIT: These muffins are a delightful fusion of classic cherry cobbler and the convenience of muffins. The juicy, sweet cherries burst with flavor in every bite.

PORTABLE: Muffins are the ultimate grab-and-go treat, making them ideal for busy mornings, picnics, or as a sweet snack any time of day.

HOMEMADE COMFORT: These cherry cobbler muffins provide that homemade comfort and taste that’s hard to find in store-bought treats, making them a family favorite.

These cherry cobbler muffins are so tasty. A moist cake with sweet cherries scattered throughout and covered with a topping full of cinnamon and crunch will delight your senses at breakfast or for an afternoon snack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze these cherry muffins with pie filling?

This easy recipe can be frozen in an airtight container for up to one month.

Can I use different flavors of pie filling for these muffins with cherry pie filling?

Any flavor of pie filling will work for this great muffin recipe. Try making peach cobbler muffins or blueberry cobbler muffins.

Where can I buy parchment muffin liners?

You can find parchment muffin liners on Amazon. Check out a link here.

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Cherry Cobbler Muffins

5 from 3 votes

A crunchy crumb topping and tart cherries make these cherry cobbler muffins a delicious choice any time of the day.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 55

Servings

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Ingredients

Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon more
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs
¼ cup salted butter, melted and cooled
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk
21 ounces cherry pie filling, divided in half

Streusel Topping

¼ cup salted butter, cold and cut into cubes
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon milk, or heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with parchment paper muffin liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat or whisk together eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
Dump the dry ingredients into the egg/milk mixture and stir gently, just until combined. Do not overmix.
Transfer ½ (about 1 cup) of the canned cherry pie filling to a strainer and rinse the pie filling from the cherries. Allow the cherries to drain completely.
Toss the rinsed cherries in the remaining tablespoon of flour. Then fold into muffin batter, stirring just until cherries are distributed.
Divide the batter evenly between 12 muffin cups.
From the remainder of the cherry pie filling can, drop 2 to 3 cherries over the top of the muffins along with a small amount of pie filling.
In a small bowl, use your fingers or a fork to mix the butter, flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon until crumbles form.
Mix the heavy cream into the butter/flour mixture. Sprinkle streusel over the top of the cherries and muffin batter.
Bake approximately 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of muffins comes out with only a few crumbles.
Cool for 10 minutes and then remove muffins from the pan onto a cooling rack.
Serve warm.

Notes

Too many cherries or excess pie filling in the batter will cause the muffins to take longer to cook. Muffins may also remain too wet. Be sure to rinse and drain (even pat dry with a paper towel) the cherries that are mixed into the muffin batter. Toss with flour to distribute the cherries and the moisture evenly in the batter.
Fresh or frozen cherries can also be used in this recipe. Frozen cherries need to be thawed completely, and excess juice needs to be drained before use.
Do not over stir the batter. The muffins will be too dense and tough.
Coating the cherries in flour before folding them into the batter will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of your muffins or bleeding into the rest of the batter. They will remain nicely distributed in the batter while baking.
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your muffins at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
Do not leave the muffins to cool in the baking pan. The heat from the pan will overcook them.

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Cherry Cobbler Muffins Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

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Storing These Cherry Crumble Muffins

Why We Love This Recipe

Frequently Asked Questions

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