Making Tart Cherry Muffins Using Country Ovens Cherry De-Lite Tart Cherries - Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar adds moisture and a deeper flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Pour 3/4 cup of reduced fat buttermilk into a bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of water and 2/3 cup of vegetable oil to the bowl.

Crack and add 1 egg to the bowl, stirring until well combined.

Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 cup of sugar to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 2 cups of flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the entire 7 oz bag of sour cherries gently to avoid squashing them.

Grease the muffin cups to prevent sticking.

Use a measuring cup to scoop the batter into the greased muffin cups.

Sprinkle a little extra sugar on top of each muffin for a sweet crust.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the muffins for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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