cherry amaretto muffins

Chicago, IL
Updated on Jul 1, 2013

Another of my original baking recipes (bet u could tell because it contains spirits :P) This is the most requested muffin in my house. There are just so many layers of flavor to them! You can make these as regular or gourmet size -either way they are delicious. Enjoy!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 12 regular muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups dried cherries, snipped
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 3 tablespoons applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons amaretto liquer

How To Make cherry amaretto muffins

  • Step 1
    While preheating oven to 400 degrees, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in brown sugar and dried cherries.
  • Step 2
    In a separate bowl, beat egg lightly and then beat in milk, oil, vanilla extract, amaretto and applesauce. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in egg mix, stirring to just mix. Bake for 20 mins.

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Category: Muffins
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