Best 7 Cranberry Harvest Muffins Recipes

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**Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings with a Burst of Cranberry Harvest Muffins: A Medley of Delightful Recipes**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of fall with our irresistible Cranberry Harvest Muffins. These delectable treats are a symphony of sweet and tart notes, featuring plump cranberries that burst with every bite. With a tender crumb and a golden-brown exterior, these muffins are perfect for a cozy breakfast, a delightful snack, or a special holiday gathering. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit every taste, from classic cranberry muffins to unique variations with added flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a simple, straightforward recipe or one with a twist, we have something for every muffin enthusiast. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect Cranberry Harvest Muffin recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings and warm your heart.

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

WINNING CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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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

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 standard or 6 jumbo muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh cranberries, quartered
8 tablespoons sugar, divided
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, optional
Cinnamon sugar

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.

FALL HARVEST MUFFINS



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Fall harvest muffins full of fruit, vegetables, oats and nuts are perfect to serve any time of the day.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Muffin     Breakfast and Brunch

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup uncooked quick cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium (2 cups) apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 medium (1 1/2 cups) carrots, grated
3/4 cups dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
3 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter melted
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups into 18 muffin pan cups or grease muffin pan cups; set aside.
  • Combine flour, sugar, oats, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in bowl. Add apples, carrots, dried cherries and nuts; stir until well mixed.
  • Whisk eggs in bowl. Stir in melted butter, applesauce and vanilla. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir until just moistened.
  • Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin pan cups. Bake 18-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 270 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 3 grams

CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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These simple old-fashioned Cranberry Muffins are a delicious make-ahead breakfast, cozy side dish with supper, or festive addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas table.

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Breakfast     Side Dish     Sides

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups (269 g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup granulated sugar, plus additional 2 tablespoons for cranberries
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons loosely packed orange zest ((optional, if you want to prepare cranberry orange muffins))
½ cup (113 g) full-fat sour cream
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, cut larger cranberries in half
Optional topping: coarse sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Spritz the liners with nonstick spray; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on low speed to combine the oil and ¾ cup of sugar. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue mixing for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing to combine after each addition.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract, the optional orange zest (if using), and the sour cream until smooth.
  • With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix just until the batter is thick and smooth; do not over-mix.
  • In a small bowl, toss together the cranberries and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar so that all of the cranberries are coated.
  • Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the cranberries into the batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle tops with optional coarse sugar, if desired.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove the muffins from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 muffin, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup orange juice
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped cranberries
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

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.

APRICOT CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 28m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups Bisquick Heart Smart mix
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 egg whites or 1/4 cup fat-free egg product
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400degreesF. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups.
  • In large bowl, stir all ingredients just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from pan.

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 MUFFINS



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Use this scratch recipe to make zesty cranberry muffins with a slight citrus accent via orange zest and orange juice.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 ½ cups chopped cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin pan, or use paper liners.
  • Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Beat oil and sugar together until light. Add egg and beat until smooth. Add orange juice and grated zest.
  • Add flour mixture and stir just until mixed. Fold in cranberries.
  • Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 177 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Tips:

  • Muffin Pan Preparation: Before you start, make sure your muffin pan is ready. Grease or line the cups with paper liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the muffins.
  • Fresh Cranberries: If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just make sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Measuring Flour: To ensure accurate measurements, use the spoon and sweep method to measure the flour. Scoop the flour into a measuring cup and level it off with a knife or straight edge.
  • Mixing the Batter: Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Baking Time: Keep an eye on the muffins while they're baking. The baking time may vary depending on your oven, so check them a few minutes before the recommended time.

Conclusion:

These Cranberry Harvest Muffins are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and flavorful crumb, tangy cranberries, and sweet streusel topping, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, these muffins are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

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