Best 8 Cranberry Orange Tea Bread Muffins W Orange Cream Cheese Glaze Recipes

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Indulge in a burst of citrusy delight with our delectable Cranberry Orange Tea Bread Muffins, perfectly complemented by a luscious Orange Cream Cheese Glaze. These muffins are a symphony of flavors, combining the tangy sweetness of cranberries, the vibrant zest of oranges, and the comforting warmth of tea-infused batter. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures, from the moist and tender crumb to the chewy cranberries and the creamy, tangy glaze.

But that's not all! This recipe also includes a variation for Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake, a larger version of our delightful treat, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a sweet snack throughout the week. And for those who prefer a gluten-free option, we've got you covered with our scrumptious Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins, ensuring everyone can savor the goodness of this citrusy delight.

So, whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast muffin, a delightful teatime treat, or a special dessert to impress your guests, our Cranberry Orange Tea Bread Muffins and their variations are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFIN RECIPE



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Vibrant Cranberry Orange muffins have the perfect balance of sweet + tart. They are perfect to serve any time of day!

Provided by LifeMadeSimpleTeam

Categories     Breads & Muffins

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
3/4 cup whole milk (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
2 teaspoons orange extract
Zest of one orange
2 eggs
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two muffin tins with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, sour cream, and milk until smooth. Add the vanilla bean paste, orange extract, and orange zest. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the orange marmalade and cranberries. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling 3/4 of the way full.
  • Bake 25 minutes, until the tops and edges began to brown. Remove the muffins from the oven and let cool in the pans for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Dip the muffins into the glaze, swirling them to remove any excess glaze. Let sit five minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 134 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 127 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

CREAM CHEESE CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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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

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
DRIZZLE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk

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.

ORANGE CRANBERRY BREAD



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These moist loaves are packed with the zesty taste of cranberries and orange peel. I suggest serving slices toasted with butter or cream cheese. -Ron Gardner, Grand Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1 large apple, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Whisk the egg, milk, orange juice, oil and orange zest; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in the cranberries and apple., Pour into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaves in foil and freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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 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

CRANBERRY-ORANGE LOAVES



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Spread the love and pass around the holiday sweet bread. Cranberries and oranges go perfectly together.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 12 2 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons grated orange zest plus 10 tablespoons orange juice, divided
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, chopped
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour 12 2 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pans. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix together milk and 1/2 cup juice. In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, 8 minutes. Add zest, then eggs, one at a time, beating well and scraping down bowl as needed. With mixer on low, add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with milk mixture; beat until combined. Fold in cranberries.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pans and bake until a skewer inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool in pans on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet, 30 minutes. Remove loaves from pans and let cool completely on rack.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons juice to make glaze. Drizzle over loaves and let stand until set. (Store in airtight containers, 3 days, or freeze unglazed, 3 weeks.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE TEA



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This recipe can be served hot or chilled over ice. It is perfect for the winter months, caroling, sleding, etc. It is also perfect for sipping around the pool or at barbecues. It comes for The Hotel Limpia Cookbook.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups boiling water
4 orange and spice tea bags
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups cranberry juice, heated
orange wedge

Steps:

  • Steep the tea bags in boiling water for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the sugar and stir to disssolve.
  • Add the hot cranberry juice and serve warm in mugs garnished with orange wedges or chill and serve over ice.

CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD



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This cranberry orange bread is great for breakfast or a snack. You can also make muffins; just spoon the batter into greased muffin cups and bake at 375 degrees F (190 C) for 15 to 20 minutes.

Provided by LaurasFaves

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Cranberry Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
¾ cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup butter, cut into small chunks
¾ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 egg, beaten
1 cup chopped cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Stir butter into flour mixture until combined. Add orange juice, orange zest, and egg; mix well. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use fresh cranberries instead of frozen.
  • If you don't have orange zest, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of orange extract.
  • Be sure to grease the muffin tins well before baking, or the muffins may stick.
  • To make sure the muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one muffin. If it comes out clean, they're done.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before glazing them. This will help the glaze set properly.

Conclusion:

These Cranberry Orange Tea Bread Muffins with Orange Cream Cheese Glaze are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They're also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. The muffins are moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. Give them a try next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat.

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