Instructions

 

- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

 

- Prepare a muffin tin by lining it with cupcake or muffin paper liners.

 

- In a medium bowl, add 1 1/2 cup flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix until fully combined.

 

- In a separate bowl, add 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup milk, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon

almond extract. Using a whisk or fork, whisk together until fully combined.

 

- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together until fully incorporated.

 

- Measure out 1 cup of cherries and wash.

 

- Using a straw or your fingers, remove the pits from the cherries.

 

- Cut the cherries in small pieces and add to the bowl.

 

- Stir in the cherries.

 

- Spoon batter into the muffin tin. Fill each about 2/3 of the way up.

 

- Sprinkle extra sugar and a small amount of cinnamon on top.

 

- Bake the muffins for about 20 minutes.

 

- Allow to cool, then remove and transfer to a wire rack or plate.

Recipe created by Lauren lipari