Best 2 Orange Cranberry Nut Muffins Recipes

Orange cranberry nut muffins are a delightful treat that combines the zesty and citrusy flavor of oranges, the tanginess of cranberries, and the crunch of walnuts or pecans. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack. With their moist texture, vibrant colors, and burst of flavors, they are sure to impress your taste buds and make you want more. Whether you prefer a classic muffin recipe or one with a twist, there's an orange cranberry nut muffin recipe out there to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE & CRANBERRY-NUT MUFFINS

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Make and share this Orange & Cranberry-Nut Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 large eggs
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
In a bowl, stir together cranberries, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and orange peel.
In a larger bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and the rest of the sugar.
Add oil, orange juice, and eggs all at once to the flour mixture and stir until moistened.
Fold in sugared cranberries and nuts.
Pour batter into muffin pan, evenly dividing batter between cups.
Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

JUMBO CRANBERRY-ORANGE-NUT MUFFINS

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This recipe only produces very large muffins, but the addition of pecans gives the traditional cranberry-orange muffins a whole new flavor. A real treat for Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch!

Provided by patriciafulda

Categories Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 6 muffins, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon orange zest (from a large navel orange)
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped using blender
1/2 cup pecan pieces

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees for a 6 cup muffin pan or 375 degrees for a dark, non-stick muffin pan.
Grease bottoms of jumbo muffin pan with vegetable shortening.
Prepare orange zest in a large bowl. Beat orange zest, milk, oil and egg with a wire whisk until well mixed. Using a large spoon, blend four, sugar, baking powder and salt and add all at once to liquid mixture, stirring just until flour is moistened. Batter will be lumpy; do not overmix.
Wash 1 cup cranberries. Put in blender on Chop (lowest setting) for 2 seconds ONLY. Fold in cranberries and nuts into muffin batter. Divide among 6 jumbo juffin cups.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until a round toothpick pressed in the center of the muffin comes out clean. Let muffins cool about 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Serve warm with butter.

Tips:

Make sure to use fresh oranges and cranberries for the best flavor.
If you don't have any orange zest, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract instead.
If you don't have any chopped walnuts, you can use pecans or almonds instead.
Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full, as they will rise during baking.
Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

These orange cranberry nut muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They are moist and flavorful, with a hint of citrus from the oranges and cranberries. The walnuts add a nice crunch and texture. These muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!