Cherry Streusel Muffins
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Cherry Streusel Muffins
One of my favorite books of all times is Judith Viorst's "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day". Poor Alexander just has one of those days where nothing seems to go right... he wakes with gum in his hair, gets the middle seat in the car pool, had a dental appointment, gets in trouble for wrecking his dad's office by accident, and has to wear his rail road pajamas. (I totally get that, I myself am partial to my cowgirl jammies... the stripey ones just don't feel right). He figures that if he could move to Australia his life would be better.
Today was one of those days. Nothing really bad happened... but somehow the day had a cloud. Didn't sleep well, had to change 3 times because the clothes didn't fit right or didn't look right and then I spilled my coffee on my shirt, missed breakfast, had bank issues, the plumber came to fix the shower, but can't put the handle back on until he special orders a screw that is apparently manufactured in Greenland, I spilled coffee on my computer( just a little, on the corner, but STILL!), I almost got run over by some crazy teen driver, there was no peanut butter for the cookies (I just bought a vat... where did it go??) and the grocery store ran out of roast beef.... and I REALLY wanted to make beef dip sandwiches for dinner. (how in the heck does a grocery store run out of roast beef?)
Long story done.
Time for some baking therapy.
Cherry Streusel Muffins were just the ticket. I've revealed my love for streusel before. It's a happy relationship.... streusel exists.... I pick it off and enjoy it, everyone's happy. And the cherries... Morello Cherries... add a wonderful, tart, juicy counterpart to to sweet streusel.
MMMmmmmm...
So... my day is ending on a high note. I had a Cherry Streusel Muffin ( might have picked the streusel off of a few other muffins too)... and I have my cowgirl jammies on.
Tomorrow will be a much better day (breakfast is already made) ... and but I'd still like to go to Australia.
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Contents at a Glance
Cherry Streusel Muffins
Cherry and Streusel.....
- Serves: 15 muffins
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 1 hour
Basic ingredients... flour, sugar, butter, eggs.... add some vanilla and lemon peel for flavor, and bake it with tart juicy cherries, and you have a work of art.
Well... you have a very yummy muffin.
I adapted this recipe from a German crumb cake recipe, so all of you traditionalists stop complaining about how this isn't a traditional muffin. It's good... try it.
I used Morrello Cherries from a jar.. they are tart and juicy. You can used canned cherries... just not cherry pie filling, and PLEASE don't bother with Marishino Cherries (not even sure if those things really are cherries). Fresh Cherries would work too...
OR
You can use Apricots, Peaches, Boysenberries or Blueberries.
Be creative.
Enjoy
Ingredients
- MUFFIN BATTER
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg plus 3 Egg Yolks
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/4 cup Unbleached Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Jar Morello Cherries (12 oz drained 24 oz undrained 700g)
- TOPPING
- 1 1/4 cup Unbleached Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 8 Tbl Butter
Instructions
Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit
Line Cupcake Pan with paper liners.
Put the Butter and Sugar into the Mixer and let 'er rip on medium speed. You want it to be light and fluffy.. should take 5 minutes. You have time to read a magazine article, brew a pot of coffee, and yell at the kid who was supposed to take out the garbage but didn't.
Add the Egg and Egg Yolk (use the egg whites to make Pavlova...) Beat and scrape down.
Add the Lemon Zest and Vanilla. Beat and scrape down.
Combine the Baking Powder with the Flour... add to the butter mixture gradually (seriously... gradually, unless you happen to look really good in white powder)
Beat to combined....scrape... beat... DONE.
Fill the muffin liners with the batter... 1/3 to 1/2 full.. should make 12 to 15 muffins.
Top the batter with cherries.. I use 6 on each.. no reason, six just feels right. Set aside
Make the Streusel....
Put the flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut the butter into the bowl. Using your fingers...rub the butter into the flour. It will look like crumbles.
Put the streusel over the cherries.
Bake for 20 to 23 minutes... should be beginning to brown on top.
Cool on rack.
Eat
Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day
A Wonder of a Book
Even in Australia
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
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One of the greatest books of all time
Kitchen Aid Mixer
A Kitchen Workhorse
Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid RRK150GP Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer, Grape
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Put the Batter into the Muffin Pan
1/3 to 1/2 full
Rachel Ray Muffin Pan
She's so upbeat... and her pans are great too
Rachael Ray Oven Lovin' 12-Cup Muffin Pan
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 05/31/2012)
These non-stick muffin pans work very well...
Top the Batter with Cherries
I use 6... no reason
Get Your Angry Baker Gear
Don't Forget the Apron
Make the Streusel
Rub Flour, Sugar and Butter with your Finger
Oxo Mixing Bowl Set
The Perfect Set for all of your Bowl Needs
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set, Blue/Green/Yellow
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 05/31/2012)
Oxo makes a terrific product. The bowls are sturdy, so you can accidentally drop them and they won't break.
You should have Crumbs
Streusel Crumbs
White Paper Liners
White is Universal
500 pcs - Reynolds White Paper Cupcake Cup Liners - STANDARD Size
Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 05/31/2012)
The Price is right... and 500 should keep you in liners for a while
Cover Cherries with Streusel
Bake
Muffins are just small cakes in doilies
Cherry Streusel Muffins
Bliss
Serve Your Muffins In Your Style
Casual or Formal
Sometimes You Get a Batter Blow-Out
Don't Panic... they are still Delicious
Need to Take Your Muffins With You?
Great Carriers for Muffins and Cupcakes
Progressive International Collapsible Cupcake and Cake Carrier
Amazon Price: $23.25 (as of 05/31/2012)
The carrier holds the muffins on 2 levels, so it doesn't take up loads of space on the table. It also collapses for easier storage.
Bake Sales and Pot Lucks
Cherry Streusel Muffins are great for Bake Sales and Breakfast Potlucks.
For Bake Sales wrap the Muffins individually..
For Pot Lucks load the Muffins into a basket.
Wrap Your Muffins for Gifting or Bake Sales
Clear Bags keep them looking good
Cellophane Favor Bags (3in. W x 8in. L, with side pleats and bottom gusset) - pack of 100
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 05/31/2012)
Clear bags show off your treats and keep them safe from fingers. I like that these bags have pleats, so they are wide and deep enough.
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What do You do to Recover from Bad Days?
Any special techniques?
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MiddleSister
Jan 29, 2012 @ 8:52 pm | delete
- I EAT baked goods rather than baking them. Not so good to do.
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Zut_Moon
Jan 28, 2012 @ 6:30 am | delete
- ALF here ... though you might have had cat recipes ... LOL
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nancycarol
Jan 27, 2012 @ 9:46 pm | delete
- Yes, I tend to cook too. But not just baking, other foods, creating recipes some of which are good and yummy, some of which we never mention in polite conversation again. But Mama Cooks! I take out my frustrations by concentrating on new recipes. Love this lens. Blessed.
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veryirie
Jan 27, 2012 @ 7:00 pm | delete
- After seeing many of your food lenses and reading words of wisdom like "muffins are just small cakes in doilies" , I definitely want to come to your house to eat. :)
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PaulOnBooks
Jan 27, 2012 @ 6:27 pm | delete
- With a good novel or some poetry though I'd be happy to try these cakes!
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