Cranberry Muffins
Bursting with bright, tangy flavors, these homemade Cranberry Muffins are the perfect combination of sweet and tart, making them a must-try for breakfast or a snack. Made with fresh cranberries, zesty orange peel, and a tender buttermilk-based batter, this recipe delivers moist, fluffy muffins with a delightfully citrusy twist. The addition of vanilla extract enhances the warmth of the flavors, while the buttery crumb provides a satisfying texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins are an easy way to impress family and friends, whether served warm with a pat of butter or as a grab-and-go treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday enjoyment, they are sure to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter or cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Beat in the egg, then add the buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; the batter should be a little lumpy.
Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Enjoy them plain or with a spread of butter!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
