Best 5 Cranberry Harvest Muffins Recipes

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When the fall harvest brings an abundance of fresh cranberries, it's time to relish the delightful flavors of cranberry harvest muffins. These tender, moist muffins, bursting with the vibrant tartness of cranberries, are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet afternoon snack. Whether you prefer a classic muffin recipe or a more creative twist infused with warm spices, nuts, or a streusel topping, this article will guide you through the best recipes to create the ultimate cranberry harvest muffins, capturing the essence of the fall season in every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY HARVEST MUFFINS



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Make and share this Cranberry Harvest Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 extra-large eggs
1/2 lb unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
1/2 cup medium-diced calimyrna fig
3/4 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted and skinned
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the milk, eggs, and melted butter.
  • Stir quickly just to combine.
  • Add the cranberries, figs, hazelnuts, and both sugars and stir just to distribute the fruits, nuts, and sugar evenly throughout the batter.
  • Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned on the top and a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.7, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 181.6, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 18.7, Protein 4.5

CRANBERRY HARVEST MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 55m

Yield 18 large muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 extra-large eggs
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
1/2 cup medium-diced Calimyrna figs
3/4 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted and skinned
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir quickly just to combine. Add the cranberries, figs, hazelnuts, and both sugars and stir just to distribute the fruits, nuts, and sugar evenly throughout the batter.
  • Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned on the top and a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.

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.

WINNING CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Our town is the hub of all the area's large cranberry bogs, which are beautiful year-round. I've had this particular recipe for quite a while and have modified it over the years. These muffins are my husband's favorite, and my friends like them, too. It's a typical, hearty New England muffin! -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 standard or 6 jumbo muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh cranberries, quartered
8 tablespoons sugar, divided
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, optional
Cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cranberries with 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. Sift remaining sugar, flour, baking powder and salt into large bowl. , In another bowl, beat egg, milk and oil. Make a hole in center of dry ingredients; pour in liquid ingredients. Stir just until moistened. Add berries and, if desired, lemon zest. Fill 12 greased standard or 6 greased jumbo muffin cups. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar., Bake at 400° for 18 minutes for standard-size muffins or for 22 minutes for jumbo muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRESH CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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This recipe is the best! These muffins are accompanied with a hot cranberry spread and we have them every Thanksgiving in place of dinner rolls.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup shortening
¾ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups chopped cranberries
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
¼ cup margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease a 12 cup and 6 cup muffin tin.
  • Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.
  • Cut in shortening; stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. Pour into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown.
  • Prepare the topping in a saucepan over low heat by whisking together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and margarine. Cook until heated and smooth. Remove from heat and serve as a spread for the muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 116.5 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries are plump and firm, with a deep red color. Avoid cranberries that are soft, wrinkled, or have brown spots.
  • Prepare the cranberries: Before using, rinse the cranberries under cold water and pick out any stems or leaves.
  • Use a muffin pan with liners: This will help the muffins to bake evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help the muffins to rise and brown evenly.
  • Let the muffins cool before serving: This will allow the muffins to set and the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

These cranberry harvest muffins are a delicious and festive way to celebrate the fall season. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With their moist crumb, tangy cranberries, and sweet streusel topping, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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