Washington House Inn Cherry Muffins

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The washington house inn is a bed and breakfast in cedarburg wisconsin. This is often on the breakfast menu there. I have slightly modified the original recipe to our tastes. The number of muffins is approximate. Start this at least the night before as the cherries need a minimum of 12 hours to

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Steps

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Put cherries in a bowl.

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Add 1 t almond extract.

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Let stand 12- 24 hours in refrigerator.

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Sift flour , sugar , baking powder , salt and nutmeg together.

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Add cherries , and mix well to coat the fruit.

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Beat eggs in a small bowl.

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Add milk , butter , and additional 1 t almond extract to the rest.

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Stir until blended.

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Add nuts.

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Fill paper lined muffin tins 2 / 3 full.

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Sprinkle tops lightly with sugar.

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Bake at 400 degrees for 22- 25 minutes.

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Ingredients

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pie cherries, almond extract, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, nutmeg, butter, eggs, walnuts