Are you looking for a delectable treat that fills your home with the tantalizing aroma of fresh cranberries? Look no further than the delightful cranberry muffin. This classic baked good combines the tartness of cranberries with the comforting sweetness of a muffin, resulting in a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're starting your day with a warm breakfast or indulging in a sweet afternoon snack, a fresh cranberry muffin is sure to satisfy your cravings. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for crafting the perfect cranberry muffin, bursting with juicy cranberries and a tender, moist crumb.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY MUFFINS
The sugar garnish is a must on these muffins. From Jean Paré. See the note below if you use fresh cranberries.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 18-24 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a big bowl, mix well flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a hole in the center.
- Beat eggs in a separate bowl to foam them. Add oil, milk and cranberries. Pour in the hole of flour. Stir to wet. The dough will have lumps. Fill the greased muffin cups to 3/4.
- Bake in a preheated oven of 400 F 20 to 25 minutes. For a loaf it's about 60 minutes.
- Garnish : Brush tops of hot muffins with melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Fresh cranberry muffins : Use roughly chopped cranberries or whole cranberries instead of cranberry sauce. Add a little bit more milk to soften the dough.
CRANBERRY HARVEST MUFFINS
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 55m
Yield 18 large muffins
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
FRESH CRANBERRY MUFFINS
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
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
CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS
I love the taste of Cranberry, and these muffins are an excellent combination of cranberries and oranges!
Provided by Northern_Reflectionz
Categories Quick Breads
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Stir in cranberries.
- Beat egg, orange juice, oil and orange rind.
- Add to dry ingredients all at once.
- Stir just to moisten.
- Spoon into greased muffin cups.
- (fill 3/4 full).
- Sprinkle tops lightly with a bit of sugar.
- Bake 400F 15-20 mins until lightly browned and firm to the touch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 186.4, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 14.2, Protein 2.8
CRANBERRY MUFFINS
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
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
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
Time 30m
Yield 12 standard or 6 jumbo muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
LEMON CRANBERRY MUFFINS
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
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
Tips:
- For a moist and flavorful muffin, use fresh cranberries. If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries that have been thawed and drained.
- To ensure even baking, make sure your oven is preheated before you start mixing the batter.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixed batter will result in tough muffins.
- Fill the muffin cups to the top. This will help the muffins rise evenly.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Conclusion:
Fresh cranberry muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. With their tart-sweet flavor and moist, fluffy texture, they're sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're serving them for a special occasion or just as a weekday snack, these muffins are sure to please.
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