Best 4 Orange Spice Muffins Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and zesty treat that will brighten up your morning or afternoon tea break? Orange spice muffins are the perfect solution! With their vibrant orange flavor and aromatic spices, these delectable muffins are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Not only are they incredibly delicious, but they are also surprisingly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a bit of your time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey as we guide you through the steps of creating the ultimate orange spice muffins.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE-SPICED MINI-MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium orange
1/2 cup dates, cut up
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut whole, unpeeled orange into 8 sections and chop in a food processor. Add the chopped oranges to the dates, nuts, melted butter, orange juice, sugar, and egg.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together and then stir into the wet ingredients until just blended. Pour into paper-cup lined mini-muffin tins, filling them 3/4 full. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until puffed and firm in the center. Cool before serving.

ORANGE SPICE MUFFINS



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I have had this recipe for many years and it is a treat during the holidays.

Provided by Susan Holtgrewe

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup margarine, softened
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup milk
½ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 cups buttermilk baking mix
1 (9 ounce) package condensed mincemeat
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk, orange juice, and grated orange rind. Mix well. Stir in buttermilk baking mix and mincemeat until moist.
  • Fill greased muffin cups 3/4. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree F(190 degrees C) oven for 18 minutes. Remove immediately from muffin pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.2 calories, Carbohydrate 101 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1509 mg, Sugar 54 g

ORANGE MUFFINS



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Here is yet another great breakfast muffin recipe for scratch muffins with orange juice and orange zest.

Provided by Jenn Hall

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup orange juice
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups or line with baking cups.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, orange peel and salt; mix well. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, oil and egg; blend well. Add dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be lumpy.)
  • Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minute before removing from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 225.2 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

MANDARIN ORANGE MUFFINS WITH CINNAMON-SUGAR GLAZE



Mandarin Orange Muffins with Cinnamon-Sugar Glaze image

Canned mandarin oranges give a delightful citrus flavor to these delicious spiced muffins which are topped with cinnamon sugar. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Source: About.com

Provided by Munchkin Mama

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 12 large muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges (a 15-oz can works as well)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Place muffin papers in muffin tins or spray tins with vegetable oil.
  • Drain oranges and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, allspice, and sugar. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Whisk together egg and milk. Pour into flour mixture and stir with a fork just until combined. Do not overmix. Batter will be thick. (If your batter is crumbly, you may add a SMALL splash of milk). Carefully fold in mandarin oranges.
  • Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until center tests done and muffins are lightly golden.
  • While muffins are baking, place melted butter in a small bowl. In another small bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon.
  • When muffins are done, dip each hot muffin first into the butter and then into the cinnamon sugar. Let cool.

Tips:

  • For a stronger orange flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make sure your muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, they're done.
  • Let your muffins cool for a few minutes before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have any cinnamon or nutmeg on hand, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.

Conclusion:

These orange spice muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and irresistible orange spice frosting, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive baked good, give these orange spice muffins a try!

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