honey cherry almond bran muffins

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Seaford, DE
Updated on Feb 28, 2024

Perfect with a cup of tea. This recipe makes 6 jumbo muffins plus 6 regular size muffins, or 16 regular size muffins.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • MUFFINS
  • 3/4 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 2/3 cups flour
  • 2 cups wheat bran
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • HONEY GLAZE
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey

How To Make honey cherry almond bran muffins

  • Step 1
    To make the muffins, place cherries in heat proof bowl and cover with bowling water. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and roughly chop. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Step 3
    Spray 12 cup jumbo muffin tin with cooking spray. Line regular muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Step 4
    Whisk together oil, brown sugar and eggs until smooth.
  • Step 5
    Add honey, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle baking powder and baking soda over the top of the egg mixture and stir until combined.
  • Step 7
    Add the flour and wheat bran and stir until well mixed.
  • Step 8
    Fold in the cherries and almonds.
  • Step 9
    Scoop the batter into the muffin pans.
  • Step 10
    Bake 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees.
  • Step 11
    Bake for 10 - 15 minutes. (Small muffins 10-12 and large 13-15.)
  • Step 12
    Cool in muffin pan for 5 minutes.
  • Step 13
    Prepare Glaze: Combine butter and honey in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds, until butter is melted. Stir well until smooth.
  • Step 14
    Brush the honey butter on the tops of the muffins after removed from pan.
  • Step 15
    Enjoy!

Discover More

Category: Muffins
Keyword: #honey
Keyword: #cherry
Keyword: #wheat
Keyword: #Almond
Keyword: #breakfast
Keyword: #muffins
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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