Best 9 Cranberry Surprise Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Cranberry Surprise Muffins. Featuring a tantalizing fusion of sweet and tart flavors, these delectable muffins promise to awaken your taste buds and ignite your passion for baking. Embark on a journey of discovery as we unveil the secrets behind creating these irresistible treats, ensuring each bite is an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to produce mouthwatering Cranberry Surprise Muffins that will impress family and friends alike.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SURPRISE MUFFINS



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This recipe has been in my family since 1943, so these muffins have been enjoyed during the holidays for many years. The "surprise" is a dollop of cranberry sauce in the center. We like to eat them warm, fresh from the oven.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup jellied cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Fill 12 greased muffin cups one-fourth full. Drop a rounded tablespoonful of cranberry sauce into each cup. Top with remaining batter., Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until muffin tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Use this scratch recipe to make zesty cranberry muffins with a slight citrus accent via orange zest and orange juice.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 ½ cups chopped cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin pan, or use paper liners.
  • Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Beat oil and sugar together until light. Add egg and beat until smooth. Add orange juice and grated zest.
  • Add flour mixture and stir just until mixed. Fold in cranberries.
  • Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 177 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

STREUSEL-TOPPED CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE MUFFINS



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With a cranberry surprise inside and a tasty streusel topping, these fruity muffins are the perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee or cocoa.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup canned whole berry or jellied cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat granulate sugar and oil with electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add sour cream, vanilla and eggs; beat on low speed until well combined.
  • In medium bowl, stir together 2 cups flour, the baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon with mixer running on low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture until combined.
  • Fill each muffin cup with 1 heaping tablespoon batter. Top each with 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce. Divide remaining batter evenly among muffin cups, covering cranberry sauce (no need to completely cover).
  • In small bowl, mix streusel topping ingredients with fingers until crumbly; sprinkle evenly over batter in cups.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or cooled.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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 MUFFIN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 quart whole eggs
1/4 quart oil
1 pounds butter, softened
1/4 pound baker's shortening
3/8-ounce salt
1 pound sugar
1 1/2 ounces vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon butter flavoring
1 3/8 ounces baking powder
1 1/8 pounds bread flour
1 1/2 cups whole fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Mix all ingredients for 10 minutes, but don't over-mix (leave some lumps). Pour into 2 large muffin trays. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean.

HIDDEN SURPRISE MUFFINS



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Another mailing list goodie. The original poster said this came from her Little House on the Prairie cookbook.

Provided by bunkie68

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten with a fork
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup jelly

Steps:

  • Grease the bottom ONLY of a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In a second medium sized bowl, combine the egg, milk, vanilla and vegetable oil.
  • Make a "well" in the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients to the well.
  • Stir until the mixture is moist.
  • Don't overmix - the batter should be lumpy.
  • Fill the muffin tins half full.
  • Now, here is the surprise - drop a teaspoon of jelly into the center of each muffin.
  • Add more batter on top of the jelly so that each cup is 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • When the muffins are baked there will be a jelly surprise in the middle.

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN MUFFINS



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Fresh cranberries are readily available here, so I cook with them often. The sweet-tart taste of these pretty muffins adds a festive touch to special-occasion suppers. -Michele Briasco-Brin, Fall River, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
BATTER:
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries and sugar. Cover and cook over low heat until juice forms. Uncover; cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes or until berries pop. Stir in nutmeg; cool slightly. Spoon into 12 paper-lined muffin cups; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil and lemon extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in walnuts. Spoon over cranberry mixture. , Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Carefully remove paper liners and serve muffins warm, cranberry side up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

CRANBERRY SURPRISE MUFFINS



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This recipe has been in my family since 1943, so these muffins have been enjoyed during the holidays for many years. The "surprise" is a dollop of cranberry sauce in the center. We like to eat them warm, fresh from the oven. From TOH

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup jellied cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fill 12 greased muffin cups one-fourth full. Drop a rounded tablespoonful of cranberry sauce into each cup. Top with remaining batter.
  • Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until muffin tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.
  • Editor's Note: These muffins are best served the day they're made.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 48.3, Sodium 243.7, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 11, Protein 4

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cranberries: Fresh cranberries are the best choice for this recipe, but frozen cranberries can also be used. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full: This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a short time: This will help the muffins to rise quickly and develop a golden brown crust.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack: This will help the muffins to set.

Conclusion:

Cranberry surprise muffins are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast option or a sweet treat to serve at your next party, cranberry surprise muffins are sure to be a hit.

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