Sunday Tea? Bake some Maraschino Cherry & Almond Muffins!

Happy Mother's Day!

Having someone over for a Mother's Day afternoon tea?

This little "pretty in pink" muffin made with almonds and maraschino cherries would fit the bill.  

Today's recipe is from Muffins - a Cookbook (1982) by Joan Bidinosti and Marilyn Wearring, two Ontario mothers and great cooks.  Good news!  A quick search indicated that this book is still available (used) on Amazon.

Maraschino Cherry Muffins
from MUFFINS - A COOKBOOK

Maraschino Cherry Muffins

3/4 cup milk

3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 egg

Beat together.

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup white sugar

1/3 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

1/4 cup chopped almonds

Sift in dry ingredients; add cherries/nuts.

Stir to blend.

Fill muffin cups and bake at 375°F.

(25 min. for large; 17 minutes for small)