Best 20 Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with Cranberry Orange Muffins, a delectable treat that captivates the senses. These muffins are a perfect blend of tart cranberries, zesty oranges, and moist, tender crumb. Each bite is an explosion of flavors, a symphony of sweet and tangy notes that dance on your palate. Whether you're looking for a delightful breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a sweet treat to share with loved ones, these muffins are sure to become a cherished favorite.

This recipe article presents two irresistible variations of Cranberry Orange Muffins, catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. The Classic Cranberry Orange Muffins offer a timeless combination of flavors, featuring fresh cranberries, orange zest, and a hint of cinnamon. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins provide the same burst of flavors without compromising on texture or taste.

In addition to the main recipes, the article includes a section dedicated to helpful tips and tricks to elevate your muffin-making skills. Discover secrets to achieving the perfect balance of flavors, ensuring moist and fluffy muffins every time, and storing your muffins for optimal freshness.

Elevate your baking repertoire with Cranberry Orange Muffins, a delectable treat that combines the vibrant flavors of cranberries and oranges in a tender, moist muffin. Dive into the recipes, explore the variations, and unlock the secrets to muffin-making mastery. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a taste of heaven with every bite.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups fresh cranberries
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted, cooled
1 egg
1 orange, zested
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice, or more as needed
1 pinch grated orange zest

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

CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS



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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

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved

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

EASY CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS



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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

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
⅓ cup milk, or as needed
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 cup cranberries

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

STARBUCKS COPYCAT CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour or 9 ounces all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
3/4 cup orange juice or 1 large orange, juice of
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries or 8 ounces fresh cranberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
cooking spray

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.

ORANGE & CRANBERRY-NUT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Orange & Cranberry-Nut Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 large eggs
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
  • In a bowl, stir together cranberries, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and orange peel.
  • In a larger bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and the rest of the sugar.
  • Add oil, orange juice, and eggs all at once to the flour mixture and stir until moistened.
  • Fold in sugared cranberries and nuts.
  • Pour batter into muffin pan, evenly dividing batter between cups.
  • Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SOUR CREAM MUFFINS



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Make and share this Cranberry-Orange Sour Cream Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup canola oil
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cranberries, chopped
1 tablespoon orange zest, finely grated

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat together sugar and egg.
  • Add milk, sour cream and oil.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add to wet ingredients just until blended then fold in cranberries and orange zest.
  • Pour batter into greased or paper-lined muffin cups.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until muffins test done.
  • Remove muffins from cups to a wire rack.
  • Let cool before frosting.

CRANBERRY ORANGE BRAN MUFFINS



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A tasty way to get your fiber! I also plan on trying them with all orange juice in place of the milk.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 33m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups wheat bran
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups flour (I use combo of white & wheat)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (approximately)
1 2/3 cups low-fat milk (approximately)
1 -2 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, squeeze orange juice from orange(s) and combine with enough low-fat milk to make 2 cups total. Add zest from orange(s). Mix in applesauce, vanilla and eggs. Add wet ingredient mixture to dry ingredients and mix well by hand. Stir in cranberries.
  • Divide between muffin tins, and bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.

CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS-DUNKIN DONUTS COPYCAT RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup chopped cranberries
4 tsps. + 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cup unbleached flour
1 tsp. salt
2 beaten egg whites
1 tbsp. dried orange peel
2 tsps. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. orange extract
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries and 2 teaspoons sugar in a small bowl. Set aside. In another bowl, combine flour, orange peel, baking powder and salt. Blend well. In a large mixing bowl, combine egg whites, orange extract, vanilla extract and ½ cup sugar. Mix together well with a whisk. Then add buttermilk, yogurt and butter. Continue mixing until smooth. Add the flour mixture and stir until well-blended. Fold in the cranberry mixture. Lightly grease 4 nonstick muffin cups (3 ½ - inch diameter) with butter. Fill the muffin cups with the batter. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for about 25 - 30 minutes.

CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE ORANGE MUFFINS



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The moist muffins are perfect for the holidays, but are a treat anytime at my house.

Provided by Sarah-May

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Place cranberries, orange zest, and baking soda in a bowl. Pour boiling water on top. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  • Mix brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Add the cranberry mixture and beat well.
  • Stir flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; stir into the cranberry mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips gently. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and tops spring back when touched, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 143.9 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS



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Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Time 40m

Yield 12 - 16 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups pecan halves
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
Juice and grated rind of one orange
2 tablespoons melted butter
Boiling water
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped cranberries
Flour and butter to grease muffin tins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the pecan halves on a cookie sheet and place in the oven to toast gently while you proceed with the recipe.
  • Sift together into a mixing bowl the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add the sugar and stir gently to mix.
  • Place the orange juice and grated rind in a Pyrex or other heatproof measuring cup that holds at least one cup. Add the melted butter and enough boiling water to make three-quarters of a cup of liquid.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg with a fork. Add the hot liquid to the egg, beating continuously to mix well.
  • Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients. Add the milk and stir with a spoon to mix. Remove the pecan halves from the oven, and when cool enough to handle, chop them coarsely. You should have approximately one cup. Add the pecans to the muffin mixture. Add the roughly chopped cranberries.
  • Grease and flour muffin tins. Fill each one no more than two-thirds full. Place in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the muffins are golden and spring back when you poke them gently.

CAKE MIX CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS



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Our tasters went nuts for these muffins - they're moist, fragrant, and put big old bakery muffins to shame. The orange zest in the glaze kicks up the orange flavor without adding extra acidity.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 (makes 12 muffins)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup toasted whole skin-on almonds
1 box yellow cake mix for two 9-inch rounds
1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice from 1 orange
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat the top and inside cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Put 1/4 cup almonds in the bowl of a food processor. Process until very fine and the nuts are the texture of cornmeal. Add the cake mix, yogurt, eggs, oil, 1/4 cup water and the remaining 3/4 cup whole almonds. Pulse until no bits of dry cake mix remain and the nuts are coarsely chopped Add 1/4 teaspoon of zest and the orange juice to the batter with the cranberries. Pulse two or three times to just combine the fruit.
  • Divide the batter between muffin cups and bake until the tops are lightly browned and spring back to the touch, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool 10 minutes in the pan then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. In a small bowl whisk the powdered sugar, hot water and remaining 1/2 teaspoon zest until glossy and smooth. Adjust the consistency of the glaze with the remaining water, a few drops at a time until just loose enough to drizzle. Spoon over the cooled muffins. Let stand a few minutes for the glaze to harden.

CRANBERRY, ORANGE, & WALNUT MUFFINS



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These muffins, developed by cookbook author Maida Heatter, are packed with good foods that form a perfect combination of flavors for autumn and winter.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 seedless oranges
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped (about 4 ounces)
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, unsalted (melted and cooled)
1 egg
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. arranging a rack in the center of the oven. Generously grease 12 muffin cups. Remove zest from the oranges. Mince the zest and measure out 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon. Squeeze the juice from the oranges and reserve 2/3 cup.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the cranberries, nuts and reserved orange zest. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and the 2/3 cup sugar and whisk together.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the reserved orange juice, melted butter and egg. Whisk until blended. Pour the liquid over the flour mixture and stir lightly 3 or 4 times with a rubber spatula, to combine. Add the cranberry-nut mixture and distribute evenly, using as few strokes as possible (the batter will not be perfectly smooth).
  • Quickly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle a pinch of the 1 teaspoon sugar over the top of each muffin. Bake 25 minutes in preheated oven or until golden. Let muffins rest in pan for about 2 minutes. Using a blunt knife, ease the muffins out onto a wire rack and let cool 15-20 minutes.

CRANBERRY ORANGE BUTTERMILK MUFFINS



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Other fruits and citrus zest can be substituted in this recipe, but this is my favorite combination.

Provided by Saguaro

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2-2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or spray generously with nonstick cooking spray. Grease the top of the muffin pan.
  • For the streusel, mix all the ingredients together with a fork or your fingertips in a small bowl to make a crumbly mixture. Set aside.
  • For the batter, whisk the oil, brown sugar, zest, and egg together in a large bowl. The mixture should be pasty.
  • Stir in the vanilla and buttermilk.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 2 1/2 cups of the flour, the salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add to the wet ingredients and blend.
  • Fold in the fruit. The use of frozen fruit may help firm up the batter. If not, and the batter seems too loose, add 1/4 cup more flour to make the batter a bit stiffer.
  • Using a large ice-cream scoop, fill the muffins cups to the top. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over each muffin. Place the muffin pan on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for another 12 to 15 minutes, or until the muffins spring back when pressed lightly.
  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before unmolding onto wire racks.

SUPER EASY ORANGE CRANBERRY BRAN MUFFINS



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How do you get your family to eat Bran? Make these muffins! They are nice and moist with a great flavor. They freeze really well, just pop 2 in the microwave for 35 seconds. Nice and filling for those mornings when you just dont have time to sit down to breakfast. If you do WW - these are only 1 point each!!

Provided by Pvt Amys Mom

Categories     Breads

Time 28m

Yield 22 Muffins, 22 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups all-bran cereal
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 (15 ounce) box krusteaz fat-free orange cranberry muffin mix

Steps:

  • (Krusteaz mixes are on the cake mix aisle, the 15 oz is approx, I do not have a box on hand and just guessed for the recipe).
  • Soak the All Bran Cereal in the water for 5 minutes.
  • Spray muffin tins with Pam.
  • Add the baking powder and the muffin mix to the cereal and mix well.
  • Batter will be thick.
  • Drain the can of cranberries and add the berries to the mix.
  • Drop into muffin tins.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 16-18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • (Use ONLY the FAT FREE Krusteaz mixes with this recipe- for some reason the regular mixes dont taste as well- they have the orange cranberry, Apple Cinnamon and Blueberry- the blueberry is just as good as the orange cranberry, I have not tried apple cinnam).

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TEA BREAD MUFFINS W/ ORANGE CREAM CHEESE GLAZE



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Cranberry-Orange Bread has been a holiday favorite of mine for years. These miniature muffins are perfect for gifts, dessert, or Christmas morning.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup orange juice
24 aluminum foil, miniature baking cups
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8-10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring occasionally,.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Pulse cranberries and sugar in a food processor 3-4 times or just until chopped.
  • Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, beating until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with orange juice, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in cranberry mixture and pecans.
  • Place baking cups in miniature muffin pans; coat with cooking spray. Spoon batter into baking cups, filling completely.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. Remove from pans to a wire rack. Spoon Orange Cream Cheese Glaze over warm muffins.
  • Orange Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat one 3 oz. package of softened cream cheese at medium speed until creamy. Add 1 tablespoons orange juice and 1/4 tsp of vanilla; beat until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 147.1, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.8, Protein 1.9

JUMBO CRANBERRY-ORANGE-NUT MUFFINS



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This recipe only produces very large muffins, but the addition of pecans gives the traditional cranberry-orange muffins a whole new flavor. A real treat for Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch!

Provided by patriciafulda

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 6 muffins, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon orange zest (from a large navel orange)
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped using blender
1/2 cup pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees for a 6 cup muffin pan or 375 degrees for a dark, non-stick muffin pan.
  • Grease bottoms of jumbo muffin pan with vegetable shortening.
  • Prepare orange zest in a large bowl. Beat orange zest, milk, oil and egg with a wire whisk until well mixed. Using a large spoon, blend four, sugar, baking powder and salt and add all at once to liquid mixture, stirring just until flour is moistened. Batter will be lumpy; do not overmix.
  • Wash 1 cup cranberries. Put in blender on Chop (lowest setting) for 2 seconds ONLY. Fold in cranberries and nuts into muffin batter. Divide among 6 jumbo juffin cups.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes until a round toothpick pressed in the center of the muffin comes out clean. Let muffins cool about 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Serve warm with butter.

CRANBERRY ORANGE MARMALADE MUFFINS



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This is my daughter's favorite muffin recipe. I am about to whip up some for her now. I kind of like them myself and the fact that I can use the orange marmalade instead of orange zest.

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Muffins

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/4 c granulated sugar
1/4 c light brown sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 c butter milk
1/2 c orange marmalade
5 Tbsp melted butter
1 large egg
1 c chopped cranberries
1/2 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Make a well in the center.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, marmalade, melted (cooled) butter, and egg. Pour into well in the center of the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in chopped cranberries (I chop mine in the food processor)and walnuts.
  • 4. Use an ice cream scoop and spoon batter into muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Bake in a pre heated oven at 400 degrees F. until tops are firm and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • 5. Cool muffins in pan on a rack for 5 minutes; turn out of pan to completely cool.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS



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These muffins always turn out moist and delicious with a wonderful orange flavor, because of the lovely red cranberries it makes a wonderful Christmas brunch muffin --- cranberries can be replaced with frozen or fresh blueberries if desired :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup orange juice
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup thawed and well drained frozen cranberries or 1 cup fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400°F.
  • Line muffin cups with paper baking cups.
  • In a bowl, blend together melted butter and brown sugar using a wooden spoon.
  • Whisk in eggs, one at a time.
  • Stir in vanilla, milk and orange juice.
  • In another bowl, combine the flours, orange peel, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients, and pour in orange juice/milk mixture.
  • Blend JUST until combined.
  • Gently stir in cranberries.
  • Divide batter between prepared muffin tins.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until muffins test done.
  • Turn out on a cooling rack.
  • Note: These muffins freeze beautifully.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.7, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 275.3, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 20.3, Protein 4.2

CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS ( DIABETIC FRIENDLY)



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A tasty, satisfying muffin that is a diabetic-friendly treat. I am addicted to breads/muffins, scones, etc. (you get the picture!) and find this one totally satisfying and within the limits of diabetic options.

Provided by Colleen Sr.

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup Splenda granular
1 cup coarsley cut cranberries
1 cup white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 beaten egg
3/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries and sugar while sifting dry ingredients together -- then add and stir into dry ingredients.
  • Combine egg, juice and oil and grated peel and add to dry ingredients until just moistened.
  • Pour batter into 12 muffin cups, lightly sprayed or into paper muffin liners (or a loaf pan).
  • Bake muffins at 375 degs for 25".
  • Bake loaf at 350 degs for 50".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 201.4, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 3.1

TRULY ORANGE CRANBERRY MUFFINS



Truly Orange Cranberry Muffins image

An adjusted recipe for a muffin booklet sent to me by TOH. The original recipe called for raisins but I really prefer the taste of dried cranberries instead. I love the intensity of the orange flavor through the muffin.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium navel orange
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Peel orange and place peel in a blender or food processor. Separate the orange into segments and place those in the blender too.
  • Add the orange juice to the blender and process until well blended.
  • Add the butter and egg and blend again until just blended.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Stir in the orange mixture into the dry ingredients just until moistened (do not overmix).
  • Fold in the dried cranberries.
  • Fill greased or lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
  • Bake at 400 F for 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes in tin before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Muffin Pan Preparation: Before starting, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease and flour the cups.
  • Zest the Orange Well: Make sure to zest the orange finely to get the most flavor. Use a microplane grater or a zester for best results.
  • Measure Flour Correctly: To ensure the muffins have the right texture, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife.
  • Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients Separately: Mix the wet ingredients (eggs, sugar, orange juice, melted butter, and vanilla extract) in one bowl and the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon) in another. This helps to prevent overmixing and gluten development, which can result in tough muffins.
  • Gently Fold Ingredients: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, use a spatula and gently fold them together until just combined. Overmixing can result in dense muffins.
  • Fill Muffin Cups Evenly: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool Muffins Before Serving: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These Cranberry Orange Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the vibrant citrus flavor of oranges. With their moist and fluffy texture, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. The addition of chopped walnuts adds a nice crunch and extra flavor dimension. Remember to follow the tips provided to ensure successful baking. Enjoy these muffins freshly baked, and store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze them for longer storage. Happy baking!

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