Cherry Almond Muffins

Name: Cherry Almond Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 12
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup natural applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup [[Chukar® Sour Cherry Preserves]]; 1 cup sliced almonds; Crystal or sanding sugar, for garnish (optional)

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10 minutes

Serves 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup natural applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup Chukar® Sour Cherry Preserves
1 cup sliced almonds
Crystal or sanding sugar, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400° F.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together all ingredients (except Chukar® Sour Cherry Preserves and sliced almonds), until smooth.
Fold in 1/2 cup sliced almonds, being careful not to over-mix.
Spoon batter into a well-greased muffin tin, filling the cups 1/2 full.
Spoon a teaspoon of Chukar® Sour Cherry Preserves into the center of each muffin cup, then spoon more muffin batter on top so the cups are about 2/3 full.
Sprinkle sliced almonds and a pinch of sugar evenly over the muffins for garnish (optional).
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown.