Best 7 Special Cranberry Nut Muffins Recipes

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In the realm of delectable pastries, there exist those that hold a special place in our hearts and taste buds: cranberry nut muffins. These enticing treats, characterized by their moist and tender crumb, burst with the vibrant flavors of tangy cranberries and crunchy nuts, creating a delightful symphony of flavors in every bite. If you seek to elevate your baking skills and create extraordinary cranberry nut muffins that will leave your loved ones craving more, then embark on this culinary journey with us. In this article, we will unveil the secrets to crafting perfect muffins, ensuring that each bite is an explosion of taste and texture.

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

CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS



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These are incredibly moist muffins with crunchy edges that add a great texture contrast. The fresh cranberries give bright bursts of flavour to the not-too-sweet nutty batter. These muffins are a favourite at "Pastries a Go Go" in Decatur. Recipe was printed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (May 2007). Notes: The trick to getting crunchy edges is to bake the muffins in a very hot oven (400°F). You will also get good, but cakier, results if you bake the muffins for 15-20 minutes in a 350°F oven.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 22m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 extra-large egg
1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt or 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cranberries or 1 cup frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Grease and flour 18 muffin cups (or line with paper muffin cups).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Re-sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir into the butter mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl thoroughly. By hand stir in the yogurt, cranberries, walnuts and vanilla until just combined --- do not overmix.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until muffins are set and lightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.1, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 93.4, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 2.5

CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS



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

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries or 1 1/2 cups frozen cranberries, halved
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons orange zest

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine the orange juice, milk, butter and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fold in cranberries, pecans and orange peel.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS



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These are delicious, beautiful muffins. I serve them during the holidays or anytime cranberries are available. The leftovers always make good breakfast treats. Through the years I've tried many cranberry recipes for bread and muffins, but this remains my family's all-time favorite! -Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add orange juice and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Fold in cranberries and pecans. Spoon into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups (cups will be almost full). Bake until golden brown, 20 minutes. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPECIAL CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS



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This special holiday bread recipe combines two of my favorites- tangy dried cranberries and spicy cardamom.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 14 muffins (about 3/4 cup butter).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
CARDAMOM BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Stir in the buttermilk, egg, butter, cranberries and nuts just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. Combine cardamom butter ingredients; serve with muffins.

Nutrition Facts :

FRESH CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup shortening
¾ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups chopped cranberries
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
¼ cup margarine

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 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-NUT MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread     Mixer     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Orange     Apple     Walnut     Summer     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sweetened applesauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon (packed) grated orange peel
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 12 muffin cups with foil muffin liners. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar in large bowl until thick and light, about 5 minutes. Add applesauce, sour cream and orange peel and beat until well blended. Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt over mixture; beat until just blended. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Divide batter among muffin liners.
  • Bake muffins until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer muffins to rack; cool.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor than frozen cranberries and will give your muffins a more vibrant color.
  • Chop the walnuts finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the muffins and prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • 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. Overbaking can make the muffins dry.

Conclusion:

These cranberry nut muffins are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a snack, or a dessert, these muffins are sure to satisfy your craving.

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