Best 6 Cranberry Pecan Corn Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Cranberry Pecan Corn Muffins. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes that create an irresistible culinary experience. The moist cornbread batter is generously studded with plump cranberries and crunchy pecans, offering a delightful textural contrast in every bite. Whether you're seeking a hearty breakfast option, a satisfying snack, or a delectable side dish, these Cranberry Pecan Corn Muffins are sure to hit the spot. Additionally, this versatile recipe includes variations for gluten-free and vegan diets, ensuring that everyone can savor these delectable muffins. So, prepare to embark on a delightful baking adventure and create a batch of these irresistible Cranberry Pecan Corn Muffins to share with your loved ones.

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CRANBERRY-CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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The smell of these fresh-baked muffins, filled with tart-sweet cranberries, will get everyone running to breakfast.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons flour mixture and the cranberries; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg with wire whisk until blended. Beat in milk and oil.
  • Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be thin). Stir in cranberries and pecans. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minute; remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

PECAN CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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When you want a little something extra for breakfast, serve these muffins - you'll get requests for seconds. I store them in the freezer and reheat them when we want them.-Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/4 cup sugar, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss cranberries with 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. , Combine eggs and milk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in pecans, lemon zest and cranberries. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY PECAN BISCOTTI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield about 30 biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 8.5-ounce box corn muffin mix
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Whisk the flour, muffin mix, sugar, cranberries, pecans and lemon zest in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and place the eggs and vanilla in it. Break up the eggs with a fork, then stir them into the dry ingredients to make a stiff dough.
  • Knead the dough a few times on a lightly floured work surface until smooth; shape into a 12-by-3-inch log. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Using a serrated knife, cut the log crosswise on an angle into thin slices (about 1/4-inch thick). Place the slices on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until golden, about 20 more minutes. Cool completely.

CRANBERRY HARVEST MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 55m

Yield 18 large muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 extra-large eggs
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
1/2 cup medium-diced Calimyrna figs
3/4 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted and skinned
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar

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.

CRANBERRY-PECAN MUFFINS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Eighteen muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups toasted pecans
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing muffin tins
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 cup whole milk
2 cups fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grind 3/4 cup of the pecans in a food processor and set aside. Chop the rest and set them aside. Butter 18 muffin cups very well.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar together. Mix in the orange zest. Add the eggs 1 at a time. Mix in vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and ground pecans. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just to combine. Gently stir in the cranberries and the chopped pecans.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Bake until the tops spring back when touched in the center, about 30 minutes. Let cool in tins slightly before turning out onto a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 197 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOIST CRANBERRY PECAN MUFFINS



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An adapted recipe that my wife thinks is amazing.

Provided by thompson4808

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup cinnamon-flavored applesauce
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup orange juice
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Beat butter, applesauce, 1 cup white sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract, then stir in sour cream, Greek yogurt, and orange juice until thoroughly combined. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until moistened; fold in cranberries and pecans.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them 2/3 full. Combine 1/4 cup sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the muffins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool muffins in pans for 10 minutes before turning out to finish cooling on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 193.2 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

Tips:

  • For a sweeter muffin, use 1 cup of sugar instead of 3/4 cup.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • You can also use chopped walnuts or pecans instead of cranberries.
  • If you want a gluten-free muffin, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • For a vegan muffin, use a flax egg instead of a regular egg.
  • To make a maple glaze, whisk together 1/2 cup of maple syrup and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Drizzle the maple glaze over the muffins before serving.

Conclusion:

These Cranberry Pecan Corn Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying muffin recipe, give these Cranberry Pecan Corn Muffins a try.

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