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cherry amaretto muffins

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
chris elizondo
Chicago, IL

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!

(2 ratings)
yield 12 regular muffins
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For cherry amaretto muffins

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    dried cherries, snipped
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 3 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1 c
    skim milk
  • 3 Tbsp
    applesauce
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp
    amaretto liquer

How To Make cherry amaretto muffins

  • 1
    While preheating oven to 400 degrees, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in brown sugar and dried cherries.
  • 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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