Cherry Jam Muffins

Name: Cherry Jam Muffins - Valeria J.
Ingredients: 70 g butter; 120 g sugar; 3 eggs; 5 tablespoons flour; 2 g baking powder; vanilla essence; 12 cherries from jam; a pinch of salt; 3 tablespoons of water; vanilla sugar for dusting.

Dessert - Cherry Jam Muffins by Valeria J. - Recipia

Cherry jam muffins are easy to prepare and do not require many ingredients. The dough is simple, with melted butter, eggs, and a little powdered yeast, and a cherry from the jam is placed in each mold. After baking, the muffins have a denser but pleasant texture, suitable for a quick homemade dessert. They should be allowed to cool before dusting, so that the vanilla sugar remains on the surface. Quick info Preparation time: not specified in the original recipe Baking time: 30 minutes Total time: preparation time plus 30 minutes of baking and cooling Servings: about 12 muffins, depending on the size of the molds Difficulty: easy Recipe type: quick dessert, muffins with jam Ingredients 70 g butter 120 g sugar 3 eggs A pinch of salt Vanilla essence 2 g powdered yeast 5 tablespoons of flour 3 tablespoons of water 12 cherries from jam Vanilla sugar, for dusting Preparation method 1. Prepare the muffin molds and line them with paper. This way, the dough does not stick to the molds, and the muffins come out more easily after baking. 2. Melt the butter and set it aside for a moment so that it is not too hot when added to the mixture. 3. Put the whole eggs in a bowl. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt, then beat everything with a mixer until the mixture increases in volume. 4. Add the vanilla essence, melted butter, and powdered yeast. Mix the composition well so that the ingredients are evenly distributed. 5. Turn off the mixer and remove the beaters. Gradually incorporate the flour, spoon by spoon, using a wooden spoon. Mix from the bottom up, without overworking the dough. At this stage, the composition should be carefully homogenized. 6. Finally, add the 3 tablespoons of water and mix until the water is incorporated. 7. Distribute the composition into the prepared molds. In each muffin, place one cherry from the jam. The cherries should be placed directly in the dough, one for each mold. 8. Place the tray in the oven and bake the muffins for about 30 minutes at medium heat. The recipe does not specify an exact temperature, so use the medium setting of the oven. 9. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool. After they have cooled, dust them with vanilla sugar. The muffins have a dense texture, as mentioned in the basic recipe. The cherry jam adds a fruity and slightly sour aspect, and the vanilla sugar at the end completes the taste without the need for additional toppings. Why I make the recipe often It is a simple recipe, with few ingredients and a straightforward preparation method. There is no need to prepare dry and liquid ingredients separately or to use complicated techniques. Additionally, the 12 cherries are easily distributed, one in each muffin, which makes portioning very clear. I also like that the result is not very airy but has a denser consistency, suitable for being served alongside coffee or tea. The muffins can be prepared when you have a jar of cherry jam on hand and want a baked dessert without much preparation. Tips The butter should be melted before being added, but it is better not to put it hot over the eggs. Let it sit for a few moments after melting. The eggs are beaten whole with the sugar and salt until they increase in volume. This is the first important step for the structure of the composition. After adding the flour, use a wooden spoon and mix from the bottom up. Do not use the mixer at this stage, as the recipe requires manual incorporation of the flour. Water is added at the end, after the flour has been homogenized. Let the muffins cool before dusting them with vanilla sugar. If they are still hot, the sugar may melt faster on the surface. Substitutions The recipe uses powdered yeast and does not specify a substitute for it. To maintain the proportions and texture described, it is preferable to use the ingredient specified in the original recipe. The cherries from the jam are the ingredient placed in the center of each muffin. If you use another type of jam, the result is no longer the same recipe, and the consistency of the fruits may differ. For the cherry version, keep one cherry for each mold. Variations You can keep the same composition and distribute the cherries in different molds, depending on the tray used. The number of muffins will depend on the size of the molds, but in the basic recipe, 12 cherries are used, one for each muffin. For a simple presentation, the muffins are dusted only with vanilla sugar after cooling. There is no need for icing or other toppings to follow the original recipe. Serving ideas Serve the muffins after they have cooled, dusted with vanilla sugar. They are suitable for breakfast, alongside coffee or tea, but can also be placed on a dessert platter. If served immediately after cooling, the texture is denser and the taste of butter and cherries is distinctly felt. For easier portioning, remove the muffins from the molds after they have cooled sufficiently. Frequently asked questions How many muffins does this composition yield? The recipe uses 12 cherries from jam and specifies one cherry for each muffin, so about 12 muffins are expected. The exact number depends on the size of the molds and how much dough you put in each. At what temperature are the muffins baked? The source indicates a medium oven and a baking time of 30 minutes, without mentioning an exact temperature. Use the medium setting of the oven and adhere to the indicated time. When are the cherries from the jam added? The cherries are added after the dough has been divided into molds. One cherry is added to each muffin. Why is the flour incorporated with a wooden spoon? In the recipe, the mixer is stopped before adding the flour, and it is incorporated spoon by spoon, mixing from the bottom up. This follows the original method and avoids aggressive mixing of the composition. When are the muffins dusted with vanilla sugar? After baking, the muffins are removed from the oven and allowed to cool. The vanilla sugar is sprinkled after they have cooled. Nutritional values The values below are estimates and refer to one muffin if the recipe is divided into 12 pieces. The calculation cannot be exact since the amount of vanilla sugar used for dusting is not specified, and the composition of the cherry jam is unknown. Calories: approximately 145–175 kcal Protein: approximately 2–3 g Carbohydrates: approximately 20–25 g Fat: approximately 6–8 g Fiber: approximately 0.5–1 g Most of the calories come from butter, sugar, flour, and the cherries from the jam. Values may vary depending on the size of the muffins and the amount of jam that actually reaches each mold. Storage and reheating Store the cooled muffins in a covered container at room temperature for short-term consumption. The vanilla sugar may absorb moisture over time, so the surface may not remain as dry after storage. They can also be served cold, without reheating. If you prefer to consume them warm, heat them gently, without leaving them too long, to avoid drying out the dense texture of the dough. It is best to consume them while they are fresh.

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