Cranberry Orange Muffins
Delightfully sweet and tart muffins bursting with the flavors of fresh cranberries and zesty orange.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- Mix the melted butter, eggs, orange juice, and orange zest in another bowl until well combined and smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. A few lumps are fine.
- Fold in the cranberries gently, being careful not to break them apart.
- Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze wrapped in plastic for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
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