Best 6 Cantaloupe Cranberry Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of the season with our curated collection of cantaloupe cranberry muffin recipes. These delectable treats are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, offering a burst of freshness in every bite. Whether you prefer moist and fluffy muffins or crispy-topped gems, we've got you covered. With a variety of recipes catering to different dietary preferences and skill levels, you're sure to find the perfect cantaloupe cranberry muffin recipe to satisfy your cravings. From classic recipes passed down through generations to innovative twists that add a modern touch, embark on a culinary adventure and create a masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CANTALOUPE MUFFINS WITH PRALINE TOPPING



Cantaloupe Muffins with Praline Topping image

A great way to use up extra cantaloupe.

Provided by gatorgirl

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup pureed cantaloupe
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup finely diced cantaloupe
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 10 jumbo muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Mix pecans, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and softened butter together in a bowl until mixture is crumbly.
  • Beat 1 cup white sugar and oil together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat pureed cantaloupe and vanilla extract into sugar mixture.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Stir flour mixture into cantaloupe puree mixture; gently fold in cantaloupe chunks and lemon zest. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle pecan mixture over the top of each muffin. Continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 10 more minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 259.7 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

CANTALOUPE CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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These little bites of sunshine were tart, sweet, moist and crunchy all at the same time. I thought about the cantaloupe pulp I froze over the summer and wanted to add a little memory of warmer weather to the muffins, and knew this would be the perfect way. Of course, a celebration of the here and now needed to be added, so what better combination than cantaloupe and cranberries?

Provided by ChefMamaBlogger

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 (6 ounce) vanilla, yogurt, lowfat or nonfat
1/2 cup cantaloupe, pulp
1 cup cranberries
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 egg
1 tablespoon baking powder
granola cereal, for topping

Steps:

  • drain the cantaloupe pulp well before measuring out the 1/2 cup, it should not have any visible watery liquid.
  • mix with the sugar, egg, yogurt, ginger and cinnamon and combine thoroughly.
  • add cranberries.
  • incorporate flours and baking powder only until moistened.
  • fill muffin tin cups (sprayed with cooking spray)with 1/4 cup of mixture.
  • add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of Granola to the top of each muffin.
  • bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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There's an abundance of cranberries in our area during the fall, and this recipe is one of my favorite ways to use them. I've often given these fresh-baked muffins as a small gift to friends, and they're always well received. -Ronni Dufour, Lebanon, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1.500 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup orange juice
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped cranberries
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, salt and orange zest. Cut in shortening until crumbly. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, eggs and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and nuts., Fill 18 greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANOLA STREUSEL CRANBERRY MUFFIN MIX



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These are great for breakfast. Once the family gets a taste, these delicious muffins will disappear quickly! -Karen Moore, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dried cranberries
STREUSEL
2 crunchy oat and honey granola bars (0.74 ounce each), finely crushed
2 tablespoons sugar
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 large egg, lightly beaten, room temperature
3/4 cup water or 2% milk
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Whisk first six ingredients. Place in a 1-qt. jar; top with cranberries. In a small plastic bag, combine streusel ingredients. Add to jar; cover. Store in a cool dry place up to 3 months., To prepare muffins: Preheat oven to 375°. Place muffin mix in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk egg, water and canola oil until blended. Add to muffin mix; stir just until moistened. Fill paper or foil-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine streusel with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over muffin cups., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CUTE CRANBERRY TANGERINE MUFFINS



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When my dad brought home a bag of cute little tangerines, I needed a way to use them up quickly, so I composed this yummy, crumbly muffin recipe filled with loads of tangerine sweetness and just enough cranberry tartness!

Provided by Stevie Bowden

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried cranberries
¼ cup fresh tangerine juice
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons tangerine zest
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon white sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Simmer dried cranberries and tangerine juice in a small saucepan over medium heat; remove pan from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Mix butter, tangerine zest, and 1 cup sugar in a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, until mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat eggs into butter mixture, one at a time, until thoroughly combined.
  • Gently fold flour mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with milk in two additions, until batter is just mixed. Fold cranberries and juice into batter. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups and top with 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 147.1 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

CRANBERRY CRUMB MUFFINS



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In these tender muffins, a crunchy topping adds nice textural contrast, and supertart cranberries keep the sweetness balanced. Fresh or frozen cranberries work well, but if using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before they go into the batter. The batter may seem extra stiff from the cold berries, but it will bake up just fine. (They may need an extra minute or two in the oven.) Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or a mix of the three would be lovely. If you use berries, you can expect some color streaking, but they will taste great. Chopped up in-season peaches or plums would be tasty, too. Use a spring-loaded ice cream scoop to portion muffin batter into the prepared pan: It's easy, quick and helps to keep the muffins the same size.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     snack, quick breads, dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup/96 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/89 grams loosely packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons/57 grams unsalted butter, melted
2 cups/256 grams all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups cranberries/227 grams, fresh or frozen (but not thawed)
1 cup/99 grams pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup/120 grams full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
8 tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup/151 grams granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  • Prepare the crumb mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the butter, and stir to combine.
  • Prepare the muffins: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add the cranberries and pecans, and gently toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and the milk. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Fold in the sour cream mixture. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups. Squeeze the crumb mixture to create clumps of varying size, and sprinkle evenly over the tops. (It's OK if some of the crumb mixture lands on the tray.)
  • Bake the muffins until they are puffed and set, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 26 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Tips:

  • To ensure your muffins turn out moist and fluffy, make sure to not overmix the batter. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in tough muffins.
  • For a sweeter muffin, use ripe and juicy cantaloupe. The natural sweetness of the cantaloupe will help reduce the amount of added sugar needed in the recipe.
  • Fresh cranberries add a tart and tangy flavor to the muffins. If you don't have fresh cranberries on hand, you can substitute frozen cranberries. Just be sure to thaw them before using.
  • For a crunchy muffin topping, sprinkle some streusel or oatmeal on top of the batter before baking. This will give your muffins a delicious and visually appealing topping.
  • Store your muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Cantaloupe cranberry muffins are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own preferences. With their moist and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and crunchy topping, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make muffin recipe, give these cantaloupe cranberry muffins a try. You won't be disappointed.

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