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Cranberry muffins

Cranberry Orange Muffins

These buttery, moist muffins have a burst of zesty cranberries in every bite. The fresh orange juice and zest are the perfect pairing with the zesty cranberry flavor. Easy and delicious!
4.88 from 8 votes
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Course: bread, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Muffin Recipe, Cranberry Muffins, Cranberry Orange Muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 18
Calories: 137kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour (plus 1 tablespoon to coat berries)
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ cup Orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (I used pecans)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Mix the dry ingredients, then use a pastry blender to incorporate the butter.
  • Using a zester, zest one tablespoon of an orange.
  • Add egg, orange juice, and zest in flour mixture.
  • Rinse and dry cranberries. Place 1 ½ cups of the cranberries in a bowl with one tablespoon of flour. Coat the cranberries with flour.
  • Fold in chopped nuts and flour coated cranberries
  • Line a muffin tin with paper liners or butter the pan.
  • Using a muffin scoop, fill the muffin tins.
  • Sprinkle orange sugar (see recipe in the notes) over the tops and add cranberries to the top of the muffins. Cut large ones in half.
  • Bake until the muffin tops are golden and just firm, 17 - 20 minutes.

Orange Sugar Topping

  • In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 ½ teaspoon orange zest

Equipment

Muffin tins
Wire cooling rack
Zester
Pastry blender

Notes

Topping option:
If you like a drizzled glaze topping, then omit the orange sugar before baking.
Orange glaze topping 
3/4  cup confectioner's sugar
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
3/4 to 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (start with 3/4 tablespoon, then add more if needed)
Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. 
Drizzle over cooled muffins.
Enjoy😊

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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