Sour Cherry Muffins with Crumb Topping
"Use the same fruit you’d put into a pie for these muffins: tart red cherries that hold up well in baking, such as Montmorency. Sweeter Bings can be used too, although they soften up much more. Chop the cherries coarsely to get some in every bite...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Crumb Topping:
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons butter or margarine
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For the Muffins:
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 beaten egg
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3/4 cup milk
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1/4 cup cooking oil
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1 cup fresh, frozen, or drained canned pitted tart red cherries, coarsely chopped
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