Mouthwatering Cranberry Orange Muffins – Alrightwithme
Savor the delightful blend of sweet and tart with these Mouthwatering Cranberry Orange Muffins. Perfect for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack, these muffins are bursting with vibrant orange zest and juicy cranberries. Their tender crumb, achieved through a simple mix of quality ingredients, will have you coming back for more. Ideal for busy mornings or leisurely brunch gatherings, these muffins are not only easy to make but also freezer-friendly, allowing you to enjoy them anytime. Bake a batch today and impress your family and friends with this bakery-quality treat right from your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Zest from 2 oranges
- 1 1/2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 tbsp turbinado sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with grease or liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and orange zest until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries carefully to avoid breaking them.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
- Bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg