Cranberry Nut Muffins Recipe ๐ง
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Cranberry Nut Muffins, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack! Bursting with the tangy sweetness of cranberries, the crunch of pecans, and a hint of citrusy orange zest, these muffins are bound to become a favorite in your recipe collection. They’re quick to whip up and even quicker to disappear once they hit the table!
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Potluck, Spring, Winter, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Servings: 12 Muffins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 3 tsp | Baking powder |
| 3/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Milk |
| 1/2 cup | Butter, melted |
| 1/3 cup | Margarine, melted |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 1/2 cups | Fresh cranberries |
| 1/2 cup | Frozen cranberries |
| 2/3 cup | Pecans, chopped |
| 1 tbsp | Orange zest |
Nutritional Information (per muffin):
- Calories: 241.3
- Fat Content: 9.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 30.5mg
- Sodium Content: 292.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36.8g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 18.3g
- Protein Content: 3.6g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, melted butter, margarine, and egg until smooth.
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Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened, being careful not to overmix. A few lumps are perfectly fine.
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Fold in Additions: Gently fold in the fresh and frozen cranberries, chopped pecans, and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-fourths full.
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Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Serve: Serve these delightful Cranberry Nut Muffins warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the burst of flavor in every bite!
Whether you’re treating yourself to a cozy morning at home or sharing these muffins with loved ones at a brunch gathering, they’re sure to impress with their vibrant colors and irresistible taste. So go ahead, bake up a batch of these Cranberry Nut Muffins and savor the goodness of homemade goodness! ๐
