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Morning motivation. Cherry Pistachio Muffins.

If you are a pistachio lover like me, you will love these muffins! These Cherry Pistachio muffins are simply to die for, but there is one problem..you may not want to stop eating them!

Yes, I know not everyone likes nuts in their muffins, but the pistachios certainly do pack a punch when it comes to energy. Not only are they delicious, pistachios are full of good for you nutrients! Pairing them in a muffin with cherries and you have a muffin with some real health benefits!

The muffin itself is a basic recipe with almond flavoring, but what really sets this one apart, is the added chopped nuts and cherries. Paired with coffee, the flavor is perfect to get me through these early morning blog posts! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Makes 8 jumbo muffins

  1. 2 cups of frozen cherries thawed and drained
  2. 1 cup chopped roasted pistachios
  3. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  4. 2 teaspoons baking powder
  5. ½ teaspoon salt
  6. ½ cup butter at room temperature
  7. ¾ cup granulated sugar+ extra for sprinkling tops
  8. 1 teaspoon almond extract
  9. ½ cup milk
  10. 2 eggs

Directions:

preheat oven to 375℉
blend butter and sugar together until light fluffy
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  • preheat oven to 375℉
  • blend butter and sugar together until light and fluffy
add almond extract to the butter and sugar and then eggs in one at a time and blend thoroughly
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  • add almond extract to the butter and sugar and then eggs in one at a time and blend thoroughly
combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and whisk together
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  • combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl and whisk together
add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture with half of the milk and blend with a fork.  Then add the rest of the flour and milk and blend
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  • add half of the flour mixture to the butter and sugar with half of the milk. Blend with a fork. Then add the rest of the flour and milk and blend together well.
fold in the chopped pistachios and cherries into the batter
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  • fold in the chopped pistachios and cherries into the batter
fill prepared muffin cups ⅔ full 
bake for 30 minutes.                  *for a bakery-style muffin, sprinkle coarse sugar or granulated sugar over tops prior to baking
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  • fill prepared muffin cups ⅔ full
  • bake for 30 minutes. *for a bakery-style muffin, sprinkle coarse sugar or granulated sugar over tops prior to baking
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Susan

Hello, I am Susan and creator of mylovingoven.com. I live in the beautiful state of New Hampshire. I love to cook and all that it entails, including finding that perfect recipe, gathering the ingredients, then adding my personal flare. I have many passions and cooking is one of them. I also enjoy hiking, biking, trail running and travel but most of all spending time with my family and friends in that all time favorite place to gather, the kitchen. Preparing food for the ones I love is pure joy!

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