Description
Fresh Cranberry Orange Muffins are the perfect blend of zesty orange and tart cranberries, making them an ideal choice for breakfast or a delightful snack. These muffins are easy to prepare and packed with flavor, featuring a moist texture that balances sweetness with a hint of citrusy brightness. Whether you enjoy them warm with butter or as a grab-and-go treat, these muffins are sure to brighten your day. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave something fresh, you’ll love how quickly they come together in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Turbinado sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and orange zest.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in cranberries and pecans gently.
- Divide batter among muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Sprinkle tops with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg