Michigan's Bing Cherry Muffins

Michigan's state muffin in this series is the Bing Cherry Muffin, a great addition to brunch, breakfast, or just for a tasty snack.

This muffin starts with the Rich 'N' Sweet Muffin recipe found at:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1100306/basic_recipes_for_state_muffins.html?cat=2

Michigan's Bing Cherry Muffin

1 recipe Rich 'N' Sweet Muffins

1 can (8 ¾ oz.) tart, pitted cherries, drained, coarsely chopped, and patted dry

¼ teaspoon almond extract

Prepare muffin recipe as directed except increase sugar by ¼ cup and reserve ¼ cup flour to toss with cherries. Add almond extract to milk. Fold cherries into finished batter. Makes 1 dozen, about 215 calories each.