FRESH CRANBERRY MUFFINS

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This recipe is the best! These muffins are accompanied with a hot cranberry spread and we have them every Thanksgiving in place of dinner rolls.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup shortening
¾ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups chopped cranberries
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
¼ cup margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease a 12 cup and 6 cup muffin tin.
  • Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.
  • Cut in shortening; stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. Pour into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown.
  • Prepare the topping in a saucepan over low heat by whisking together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and margarine. Cook until heated and smooth. Remove from heat and serve as a spread for the muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 116.5 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

MD JUAL
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These muffins were absolutely delicious! I loved the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the muffins. I'll definitely be making these again.


Maurie Lambert (Mo)
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These muffins were a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll add some more sugar next time.


Crystal Thorne
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I decided to give these muffins a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The muffins were moist and flavorful, and the cranberries added a nice tartness.


baba nadeem43
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These muffins were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Jahid HD
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I love the tartness of the cranberries in these muffins. They're the perfect fall treat.


Hephzibah Simire
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These muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll cut down on the sugar next time.


MizD
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I've been making these muffins for years, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Imran Jamali
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These muffins were a huge disappointment. They were dry and bland. I won't be making them again.


Togar Kuieh
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I'm always looking for new muffin recipes, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! These muffins are absolutely delicious.


George Nichols
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These muffins were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Sanjib Waiba
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I decided to give these muffins a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The muffins were moist and flavorful, and the cranberries added a nice tartness.


Jacqueline Copeland
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These muffins were a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll add some more sugar next time.


Amran Hossen
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I've made these muffins several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Deepace Boahara
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Delicious! I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Lawrence Wanjala
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These muffins were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I loved the tartness of the cranberries. I'll definitely be making these again.


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