Best 9 California Orange Muffins Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of delectable treats where sweet citrus flavors dance on your palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for California orange muffins. These delightful treats are bursting with the sunshine essence of California oranges, promising a symphony of flavors in every bite. Get ready to indulge in a delightful medley of soft, fluffy muffins bursting with orange zest, juicy orange chunks, and a hint of citrusy sweetness. Let's dive into the world of orange muffins and discover the perfect recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of California's citrus groves.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE MUFFINS



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Here is yet another great breakfast muffin recipe for scratch muffins with orange juice and orange zest.

Provided by Jenn Hall

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup orange juice
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups or line with baking cups.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, orange peel and salt; mix well. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, oil and egg; blend well. Add dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be lumpy.)
  • Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minute before removing from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 225.2 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

CALIFORNIA ORANGE MUFFINS



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There are many orange groves in this area, so I attempted to create a muffin recipe using the fruit. I think it turned out very well, and everyone who's tried it agrees with me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 to 3 teaspoons orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Combine the orange juice, zest and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with juice mixture. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold in to creamed mixture. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ORANGE MUFFINS



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Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup (150 g/5.3 oz.) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 3/4 cups (250 g/8.8 oz.) all-purpose flour, sifted
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, OR neutral oil such as canola
1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed and strained orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup add-in of your choice: dark or white chocolate chips (, berries, raisins, nuts)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190C/375F. Grease 12 muffin cups or line them with liner papers.
  • In a large bowl, toss together sugar and orange zest. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix to combine. In another medium bowl, whisk eggs with melted butter, sour cream, milk, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into it, then stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula just until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in add-ins.
  • Divide batter evenly between muffin cups (almost all the way to the top). Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove muffins from the tin and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the orange drizzle topping: In a small bowl, sift powdered sugar. Add orange juice, a bit at a time, and whisk until you get a thick yet pourable consistency. Once muffins have cooled, pour glaze over the tops using a tablespoon, letting it drizzle down the sides.
  • Muffins are best the same day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for an additional day. Muffins can be frozen for up to 2 months.

ORANGE MINI MUFFINS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen mini muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick spray, for spraying muffin tins
2 sticks salted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray mini muffin tins with nonstick spray.
  • Cream together the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl by hand or using an electric mixer. Add the eggs and beat well. Mix in the flour. In a separate bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk. Add the buttermilk mixture to the batter along with the orange zest and mix well.
  • Fill the muffin tins two-thirds full with the batter and bake until lightly browned, 12 to 17 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and orange juice (you should have about 1/2 cup juice) and mix well. Drizzle this glaze over the warm muffins in the tins. Remove the muffins while still warm.

ORANGE MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup cooking oil
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange rind

Steps:

  • Combine oil, sugar and eggs. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients. Blend, do not over mix. Pour into greased muffin pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • TIP:
  • RED ORANGES
  • Use blood oranges in your favorite recipes as you would regular oranges. Taste for sweetness, you may have to add a bit more sugar in some recipes.

ORANGE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Orange Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon orange peel
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup milk
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Blend shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat.
  • Stir in orange peel, juice, and milk.
  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • Add dry ingredients to other ingredients.
  • Stir just until mixed together.
  • Pour into greased muffin cups.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, watching carefully.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 28.6, Sodium 292.5, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14.6, Protein 4.7

CRAN-ORANGE MUFFINS



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These morning goodies go together in minutes. With a shiny citrus glaze and tangy berries, they get gobbled up just as quickly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice and zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Brush over warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS



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I'm sure you can make this in a loaf pan as well.

Provided by S

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, grated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons margarine, softened
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ cup orange juice
½ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or line with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, semisweet chocolate, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, cream together margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and buttermilk. Pour into the flour mixture, and mix just until evenly moist. Spoon batter into muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 346.6 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

FRESH ORANGE MUFFINS



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I got this recipe from one of my SILs after having them at her house. Next time I make them I think I will add miniature chocolate chips!

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 orange, quartered and seeds removed (with peel)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 large egg
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F; spray a muffin tin (12) with non-stick cooking spray like Pam and set aside.
  • Put orange quarters in food processor (or blender) along with orange juice and process or blend until pureed.
  • Add egg and butter to food processor and combine; pour into large bowl.
  • Combine dry ingredients together in a separate bowl, then add all at once to orange mixture.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes; remove from oven and let stand in tin for 5 minutes before removing muffins.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor and juiciness to your muffins. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use store-bought orange juice. However, fresh oranges will give you a more intense orange flavor.
  • Zest your oranges: Orange zest is the flavorful outer layer of the orange peel. It adds a bright, citrusy flavor to your muffins. Be sure to zest your oranges before juicing them.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in tough, dense muffins. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups almost to the top: This will give your muffins a nice, rounded shape.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

These California Orange Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. The muffins are moist and flavorful, with a bright orange flavor. They're also a good source of vitamin C and fiber. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, reach for one of these muffins instead of a store-bought snack. You won't be disappointed!

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