Cherry Muffins

1.Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the tin lightly.

2.Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

3.Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4.Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and fluffy.

5.Fold in cherries: Gently fold the cherries into the batter, being careful not to overmix.

6.Fill the muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 6 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.

7.Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

8.Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.