Best 7 Cranberry Lemon Mini Muffins Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of cranberry lemon mini muffins! These bite-sized treats are a perfect blend of tart cranberries and zesty lemon, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you're looking for a sweet breakfast option, a tasty snack, or a delightful addition to your holiday spread, these mini muffins are sure to please. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats, providing you with a step-by-step recipe and helpful tips to ensure your muffins turn out perfectly.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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These are my husband's favourite muffins - every time I decide to make a few batches, he insists I make these.

Provided by Seedbeads

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 6 muffins, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 lemon, zest of
1 lemon, juice of
1 cup fresh cranberries, halved
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Stir flour, baking powder and salt together.
  • In a separate bowl, stir the sugar and the lemon zest together, and stir into the flour mixture.
  • In a measuring jug, mix the lemon juice with the milk and let sit for a few minutes before whisking in the egg and oil.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir until ingredients are moistened, then fold in the cranberries.
  • Scoop into greased 6-cup jumbo muffin pan and bake 23 minutes, making sure that finished muffins pass the toothpick test.
  • I have no idea how long these take in a 12-cup pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.3, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 408.6, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 26, Protein 6.8

LEMON CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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These mouthwatering muffins can be baked in less than half and hour. So I often rely on this recipe when time is tight.-Noelle Miles Griggs, Columbia, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LEMON MUFFINS



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Wake up your taste buds with these tangy-sweet lemon muffins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling (optional)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest plus 1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, zest, juice, and milk. Whisk in butter. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between muffin cups, adding a scant 1/4 cup to each. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Bake until tops spring back when lightly touched, about 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

CRANBERRY LEMON MINI MUFFINS



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Categories     Berry     Muffin

Yield 24 mini muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, yolks & whites separated
1 1/3 cups All Purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 lemon, zested & juiced
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
1 Tbsp Turbinado or sanding sugar, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg yolks, one at a time. Beat well after each. 2. In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients and lemon zest. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating two times with the Greek yogurt, then lemon juice with the vanilla extract. Beat just until smooth. 3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold them into the muffin batter until blended. 4. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan topping each muffin with a small sprinkle of the turbinado sugar. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely.

LEMON CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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These sweet and tangy muffins bake up very quickly -- perfect for those unexpected guests!

Provided by bobpiazza

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup lemon juice
¾ cup milk
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup cranberries, halved
⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix lemon juice and milk in a measuring cup, to sour milk; beat eggs, oil, and milk mixture in a bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until just moistened; fold in cranberries. Fill prepared muffin cups two-thirds full; sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 237.7 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

MINIATURE CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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This recipe will give you approximately 40-45 of the most wonderful moist little muffins, mini chocolate chips or grated semi-sweet chocolate can be replaced for the chopped cranberries.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 40-45 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup melted butter (cooled slightly)
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
6 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 45 mini muffin tins or line with mini paper liners.
  • For the topping; mix all ingredients together until blended; set aside.
  • Place all muffin ingredienrs except the cranberried in a food processor; PULSE 5 times.
  • Add in the cranberries and process until just mixed.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined tins about two-thirds full, then sprinkle with prepared topping.
  • Bake for about 12-15 minutes for mini muffins.
  • Bake 20 minutes for regular-size muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 46.6, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.3

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.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter muffin, add an extra ¼ cup of sugar.
  • For a tangier muffin, add an extra ½ tablespoon of lemon zest.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just be sure to thaw them before using.
  • If you don't have muffin liners, you can grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • To make sure the muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Lemon Mini Muffins are easy-to-prepare treats that are perfect for a snack, breakfast, or dessert. They’re moist, flavorful, and have just the right amount of sweetness. Plus, they’re made with healthy ingredients like cranberries and lemon, so you can feel good about indulging in them. The next time you’re looking for a delicious and satisfying snack, give these Cranberry Lemon Mini Muffins a try. You won’t be disappointed!

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