Cherry Cobbler Muffins

GiftsBreadsSummer

Ingredients

1/4 cup almonds--ground in food processor

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 Tbs all-purpose flour

2 Tbsp butter---add till crumbly

add by hand 1/2 cup regular uncooked oats

Mix together:

2 cups all purpose flour OR 1 2/3 cups all purpose and 1/3 cup whole wheat flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup sugar

2 tsp almond extract

1 1/2-2 cups cherries--pitted and cut into quarters ***

1 large egg, lightly beaten

3/4 cup light cream or whole milk

1/4 cup veg. oil

Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix only till incorporated. Add cherries. Grease pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 mins.

***Before adding cherries to mix, toss with about 1/2 cup of the flour mixture. This will ensure even distribution.

Servings

12 regular sized or 6 jumbo muffins