Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Cranberry Muffins! These treats are bursting with vibrant flavors and aromas that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite reveals a moist and tender crumb, studded with plump and juicy cranberries, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our carefully crafted recipes provide step-by-step instructions to ensure a successful baking experience. From classic cranberry muffins to variations featuring streusel toppings, nuts, and even a gluten-free option, this collection caters to every palate and dietary preference. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a muffin-making adventure!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS
These cranberry-orange muffins are not overly sweet, and big on flavor. Lots of tart cranberries and sweet orange juice/zest kick the flavor up. Best when made with fresh cranberries, fresh orange juice, and lots of pulp! My family loves them without the glaze, but some of my sweet-toothed friends prefer it with, as the muffins are only slightly sweet on their own.
Provided by Jedimom
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in cranberries.
- Whisk together orange juice, sugar, melted butter, egg, and orange zest in a separate bowl. Add orange juice mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened; do not overmix. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and firm to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix together powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and orange zest for glaze. Add more orange juice, if necessary, to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 232.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
LEMON CRANBERRY MUFFINS
These sweet and tangy muffins bake up very quickly -- perfect for those unexpected guests!
Provided by bobpiazza
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix lemon juice and milk in a measuring cup, to sour milk; beat eggs, oil, and milk mixture in a bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until just moistened; fold in cranberries. Fill prepared muffin cups two-thirds full; sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 237.7 mg, Sugar 22.3 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.
CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS
These cranberry orange muffins are so simple to fix, my husband and I enjoy one for breakfast almost every morning. -Sara Eichenlaub, Burlington, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, orange juice and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY HARVEST MUFFINS
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 55m
Yield 18 large muffins
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir quickly just to combine. Add the cranberries, figs, hazelnuts, and both sugars and stir just to distribute the fruits, nuts, and sugar evenly throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned on the top and a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.
EASY CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS
This recipe is so easy to make. My family just loves this recipe. Once I bake them they stay around for only a day! I have never found a good recipe for cranberries, but I absolutely love this one. I hope you will too!
Provided by Kaley
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 5 cups of a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until evenly blended. Pour vegetable oil in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add egg and enough milk to fill the cup; stir to combine. Pour oil mixture into flour mixture and mix to combine. Stir in orange juice and orange zest. Fold in cranberries until batter is just combined. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about half way.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 449.8 mg, Sugar 33.9 g
CRANBERRY SAUCE MUFFINS
I found a delicious use for that leftover cranberry sauce.
Provided by Mintcookie
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
- Whisk flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom together in a bowl. Beat cranberry sauce, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into cranberry sauce mixture until batter is just-moistened; pour into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 160.4 mg, Sugar 15.1 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
CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS
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
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.
CREAM CHEESE CRANBERRY MUFFINS
Moist and chock-full of colorful berries, these marvelous muffins are a seasonal specialty of Mrs. Leonard Keszler, Bismarck, North Dakota. "They are light and tasty, and they freeze very well," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over muffins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CRANBERRY BRAN MUFFINS
These are so easy and quick, you can bake them on a whim -- whenever you have a craving but not a lot of time. Orange zest and buttermilk give this recipe extra-special tang.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 50m
Yield Makes 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside. Place flour, bran, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in sugar, and set aside.
- Whisk together buttermilk, butter, eggs, zest, and vanilla in a bowl. Add flour mixture; stir until just combined. Stir in cranberries.
- Divide batter among lined muffin cups. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Turn out; serve warm or at room temperature.
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 OAT MUFFINS
"These quick muffins have been a favorite for years," says Arlene Noble in North Judson, Indiana. Filled with the wholesome goodness of oats, bananas, cranberries and crunchy nuts, we can see why!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 9 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg, milk, banana and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and pecans. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 400° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
LEMON CRANBERRY MUFFINS
These mouthwatering muffins can be baked in less than half and hour. So I often rely on this recipe when time is tight.-Noelle Miles Griggs, Columbia, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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.
CRANBERRY PUMPKIN MUFFINS
These yummy pumpkin muffins are perfect for the Thanksgiving table! Substitute toasted pumpkin seeds or dried cherries for the cranberries, if you wish.
Provided by Robin L.
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or place paper muffin cups in a 12 cup muffin tin.
- Mix the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the canned pumpkin, eggs, butter, buttermilk, and vanilla together in another large mixing bowl. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until well blended. Stir in the dried cranberries until evenly blended. Spoon batter into muffin tins about 3/4 full.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. 3 minutes before turning out from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 329.5 mg, Sugar 22.3 g
STARBUCKS COPYCAT CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS
Make and share this Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Orange Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Eric R.
Categories Breads
Time 25m
Yield 16 Muffins
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Set aside 1 tablespoon sugar. Combine flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
- Combine rind, juice, oil, and egg in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Spoon batter into 16 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with reserved sugar. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until the muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Run a knife or spatula around outer edge of each muffin cup. Carefully remove each muffin; place on a wire rack.
BANANA WALNUT CRANBERRY MUFFINS
Muffins that have a full range of flavor from the sweet bananas to tart cranberries and the crunch of the walnuts.
Provided by Mel Schwan
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Banana Muffin Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 16 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine white sugar, melted butter, and eggs in another bowl; whisk until smooth. Mix in bananas, cranberries, and 1/2 cup walnuts. Fold in flour mixture and mix until a lumpy batter forms.
- Spoon batter into lined cups, filling each 3/4 full.
- Mix brown sugar and 3 tablespoons flour in a small bowl. Cut in cubed butter with a pastry cutter or two knives until pea-sized crumbles form. Mix in 1/3 cup walnuts.
- Sprinkle walnut crumble over batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 182.9 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
CARROT AND CRANBERRY MUFFINS
I wanted a healthy breakfast muffin option that wasn't dry! The carrots give this such a delicious and moist texture. A lot can be added or left out of this recipe depending on taste and personal preference; popular options to include are raisins, ground nuts, or chocolate chips.
Provided by briatherese
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, chia seeds, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger together in a large bowl.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat egg into the butter mixture. Mash banana into the butter mixture until smoothly incorporated. Fold carrot and orange zest into the mixture.
- Mix flour mixture into the butter mixture about 1/2 cup at a time to make a batter. Fold cranberries into the batter. Divide evenly between prepared muffin cups to fill nearly to the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 254 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
Tips:
- Using fresh cranberries is ideal, but frozen cranberries can be substituted if necessary.
- Be sure to thaw frozen cranberries before using, and drain off any excess water.
- For a sweeter muffin, increase the amount of sugar in the recipe.
- For a tangier muffin, increase the amount of lemon zest or orange zest in the recipe.
- To make muffins with a streusel topping, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the muffin batter before baking.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Cranberry muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With their moist texture, tangy flavor, and sweet crumb topping, 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 cranberry muffins a try.
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