Craving something sweet, satisfying, and bursting with festive flavors? Look no further than these delightful Cherry-Cranberry-Apple Muffins! These muffins are not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, thanks to the vibrant colors of the cherries, cranberries, and apples. Each bite offers a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, making them the perfect companions for a cozy morning breakfast, a delightful afternoon snack, or even a special holiday brunch. With their tender crumb, juicy fruit fillings, and a hint of warm spices, these muffins are sure to be a hit among muffin enthusiasts of all ages. So gather your ingredients and embark on a delightful baking journey with our easy-to-follow recipe. In addition to the classic Cherry-Cranberry-Apple Muffins, we also present two enticing variations: the Cherry-Almond Muffins and the Cranberry-Orange Muffins. Each variation offers a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Let's dive into these delectable treats and make your kitchen a hub of甜蜜的香味!
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EASY APPLE CRANBERRY MUFFIN RECIPE
These Easy Apple Cranberry Muffins are just the ticket for a quick breakfast on the go, with fresh juicy apples, tart cranberries, and toasted pecans.
Provided by Sharon Rigsby
Categories Bread Breakfast/Brunch Snack
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spray a regular size 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick baking spray.
- Cream the butter and sugars until they are light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and continue mixing to combine.
- Add the buttermilk and mix well.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to a medium size bowl and whisk to combine.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture and just mix until everything is combined. Do not overmix.
- Add the apples, cranberries, and pecans and fold in with a spoon.
- Use an ice-cream scoop to add the muffin batter to the muffin pan. The mixture will be thick.
- Bake the muffins for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. (Because oven temperatures vary, start checking the muffins to see if they are done at 20 minutes.)
- Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool for 5-7 minutes. Turn the muffins out on a wire baking rack to finish cooling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 28 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
APPLE CRANBERRY OATMEAL MUFFINS
Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins are the perfect hearty, fall muffin to enjoy on a cold morning.
Provided by Katie
Categories Breakfast and Brunch
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grease three standard 12 cup muffin tins. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place oven rack in the center position.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, quick oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom. Whisk until well sifted. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk the 4 eggs. Add the buttermilk, melted butter, and grated apples. Stir until combined.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk mixture to the well and stir until moistened. Do not beat. Batter will be very thick. Once moistened, gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Divide the batter between the 36 prepared muffin cups. Cups should be 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full. If you aren't able to get a full 3 dozen out of the batter, don't worry. Just fill the empty cups halfway with water.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 - 25 minutes (rotating half way through), or until done and golden on top.
- Let muffins cool for 5 minutes in their tins before removing to cook on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 21 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 1 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 209 milligrams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat
APPLE CRANBERRY MUFFINS
These muffins are part of our Thanksgiving tradition. Since we have many dishes for this holiday, I often make these muffins in mini-muffin pans and bake them only half as long.
Provided by Donna Matthews
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 reg. muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together.
- In a medium size bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir apple, cranberries, and walnuts into wet mixture.
- Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients.
- I use an ice cream scoop to measure batter into greased muffin cups .
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 173.4, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 14.7, Protein 2.8
CRANBERRY APPLE BREAKFAST MUFFINS
Growing up a friend's mother used to make these every fall. They are the perfect breakfast muffin, not too sweet with the tartness of the cranberries.
Provided by pitterpat7
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Apple Muffin Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar in a bowl. Beat vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture to make a batter; gently fold apple and cranberries into batter. Pour into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 168.2 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
I start making these in November and don't stop till Spring! They are a great addition to a Christmas brunch or egg casserole and the aroma while they bake is heavenly!
Provided by MISS ALIX
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Apple Muffin Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
- In a small bowl, mix together applesauce, oil and egg. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture. Stir until just moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Spoon into muffin cups, 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 2 minutes before removing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 208.6 mg, Sugar 11 g
APPLE CRANBERRY MUFFINS
"I often make several different kinds of breads to give as gifts to family and friends on special occasions," writes Maureen Collop of Bothell, Washington. "These fruity, crumb-topped muffins are a favorite."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple and cranberries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. For topping, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
FRESH CHERRY MUFFINS
This recipe came about from an abundance of fresh cherries and some hungry summertime kids! Enjoy!
Provided by MRSPARKERII
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Whisk oil, milk, egg, and almond extract together in a small bowl. Pour into flour mixture; stir gently until incorporated. Fold cherries into the batter.
- Spoon batter into the muffin cups, filling each 2/3 of the way full. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar on top.
- Bake muffins in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 187.1 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
CRANBERRY MUFFINS
There's an abundance of cranberries in our area during the fall, and this recipe is one of my favorite ways to use them. I've often given these fresh-baked muffins as a small gift to friends, and they're always well received. -Ronni Dufour, Lebanon, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 1.500 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, salt and orange zest. Cut in shortening until crumbly. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, eggs and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and nuts., Fill 18 greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
WINNING CRANBERRY MUFFINS
Our town is the hub of all the area's large cranberry bogs, which are beautiful year-round. I've had this particular recipe for quite a while and have modified it over the years. These muffins are my husband's favorite, and my friends like them, too. It's a typical, hearty New England muffin! -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 12 standard or 6 jumbo muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle cranberries with 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. Sift remaining sugar, flour, baking powder and salt into large bowl. , In another bowl, beat egg, milk and oil. Make a hole in center of dry ingredients; pour in liquid ingredients. Stir just until moistened. Add berries and, if desired, lemon zest. Fill 12 greased standard or 6 greased jumbo muffin cups. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar., Bake at 400° for 18 minutes for standard-size muffins or for 22 minutes for jumbo muffins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
DRIED CHERRY MUFFINS
Try this luscious muffin that stars sweet-tart dried cherries for breakfast or brunch, suggests Sandra Wagner of Chicago, Illinois.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cherries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners; fill three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CRANBERRY APPLE MUFFINS
It's sometimes difficult to get our daughter to eat healthy foods, but she gobbles up these fruit-filled muffins. Although these are a "must" around the holidays, I keep cranberries in the freezer so I can whip up a batch any time of year. -Esther Bowers, Westland, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine apples and sugar; let stand for 10 minutes. Add cranberries, carrots, nuts, eggs and oil; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, coriander if desired and salt; stir into apple mixture just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full., Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts :
CRANBERRY APPLE MUFFINS
Make and share this Cranberry Apple Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Michelle Berteig
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin cups or use paper liners.
- Mix flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
- Break eggs into another bowl. Add sugar and mix until smooth. Mix in oil and vanilla. Stir in apple, cranberries and walnuts. Pour over dry ingredients and mix just until moistened.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and firm to the touch. Let cool, and store 1 to 2 days in a plastic bag or airtight container for best flavor. Do not freeze.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor.
- 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.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the muffins tough.
- 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.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
Conclusion:
These cherry cranberry apple muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist texture, sweet and tart flavor, and festive appearance, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!
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