Best 6 Cherry Cranberry Apple Muffins Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of cherry cranberry apple muffins, where sweet and tangy flavors dance harmoniously in a tender, crumbly embrace. These muffins are a symphony of seasonal delights, combining the vibrant crimson of cherries, the piquant pop of cranberries, and the crisp, juicy essence of apples. With each bite, you'll embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of nature and the magic of home-baked goodness. Let's explore the best recipes to create these delectable treats that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY APPLE BREAKFAST MUFFINS



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Growing up a friend's mother used to make these every fall. They are the perfect breakfast muffin, not too sweet with the tartness of the cranberries.

Provided by pitterpat7

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
⅓ (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, diced - or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar in a bowl. Beat vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture to make a batter; gently fold apple and cranberries into batter. Pour into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 168.2 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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I start making these in November and don't stop till Spring! They are a great addition to a Christmas brunch or egg casserole and the aroma while they bake is heavenly!

Provided by MISS ALIX

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
½ cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
  • In a small bowl, mix together applesauce, oil and egg. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture. Stir until just moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Spoon into muffin cups, 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 2 minutes before removing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 208.6 mg, Sugar 11 g

CRANBERRY APPLE MUFFINS



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It's sometimes difficult to get our daughter to eat healthy foods, but she gobbles up these fruit-filled muffins. Although these are a "must" around the holidays, I keep cranberries in the freezer so I can whip up a batch any time of year. -Esther Bowers, Westland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups shredded peeled apples
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped nuts
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground coriander, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine apples and sugar; let stand for 10 minutes. Add cranberries, carrots, nuts, eggs and oil; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, coriander if desired and salt; stir into apple mixture just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full., Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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"I often make several different kinds of breads to give as gifts to family and friends on special occasions," writes Maureen Collop of Bothell, Washington. "These fruity, crumb-topped muffins are a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1 cup dried cranberries
TOPPING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple and cranberries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. For topping, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY CRANBERRY APPLE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Cherry Cranberry Apple Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KDSCOMOX

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (19 ounce) can e.d. smith cherry-cranberry pie filling
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 egg
1 apple, peeled & sliced

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Stir well.
  • Beat remaining ingredients together in small bowl.
  • Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  • Spoon into greased muffin cups. (Cups will be full).
  • Bake at 375F for 20-25 min, or until top springs back when lightly touched.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.9, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 360.5, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 13.8, Protein 3.1

APPLE CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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These muffins are part of our Thanksgiving tradition. Since we have many dishes for this holiday, I often make these muffins in mini-muffin pans and bake them only half as long.

Provided by Donna Matthews

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 reg. muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup unpeeled apple, diced
3/4 cup cranberries
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together.
  • In a medium size bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir apple, cranberries, and walnuts into wet mixture.
  • Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients.
  • I use an ice cream scoop to measure batter into greased muffin cups .
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 173.4, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 14.7, Protein 2.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit: Fresh fruit will give your muffins the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly: This will help ensure that your muffins bake evenly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will help ensure that your muffins are cooked through.
  • Let the muffins cool before serving: This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

These cherry cranberry apple muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The muffins are moist and flavorful, with a tart and sweet flavor that is sure to please everyone. If you are looking for a delicious and festive muffin recipe, be sure to give these cherry cranberry apple muffins a try!

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