Best 10 Special Cranberry Nut Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cranberry Nut Muffins, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These muffins are bursting with the tangy sweetness of cranberries and the nutty crunch of walnuts, offering a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. With three variations to choose from, including a gluten-free option, this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences. Whether you prefer a classic muffin, a streusel-topped delight, or a healthier alternative, these Cranberry Nut Muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect muffin recipe for your taste buds.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WINNING CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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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

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 standard or 6 jumbo muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh cranberries, quartered
8 tablespoons sugar, divided
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, optional
Cinnamon sugar

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 MUFFINS



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Use this scratch recipe to make zesty cranberry muffins with a slight citrus accent via orange zest and orange juice.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 ½ cups chopped cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin pan, or use paper liners.
  • Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Beat oil and sugar together until light. Add egg and beat until smooth. Add orange juice and grated zest.
  • Add flour mixture and stir just until mixed. Fold in cranberries.
  • Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 177 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CRANBERRY CRUMB MUFFINS



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In these tender muffins, a crunchy topping adds nice textural contrast, and supertart cranberries keep the sweetness balanced. Fresh or frozen cranberries work well, but if using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before they go into the batter. The batter may seem extra stiff from the cold berries, but it will bake up just fine. (They may need an extra minute or two in the oven.) Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or a mix of the three would be lovely. If you use berries, you can expect some color streaking, but they will taste great. Chopped up in-season peaches or plums would be tasty, too. Use a spring-loaded ice cream scoop to portion muffin batter into the prepared pan: It's easy, quick and helps to keep the muffins the same size.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     snack, quick breads, dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup/96 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/89 grams loosely packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons/57 grams unsalted butter, melted
2 cups/256 grams all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups cranberries/227 grams, fresh or frozen (but not thawed)
1 cup/99 grams pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup/120 grams full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
8 tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup/151 grams granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  • Prepare the crumb mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the butter, and stir to combine.
  • Prepare the muffins: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add the cranberries and pecans, and gently toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and the milk. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Fold in the sour cream mixture. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups. Squeeze the crumb mixture to create clumps of varying size, and sprinkle evenly over the tops. (It's OK if some of the crumb mixture lands on the tray.)
  • Bake the muffins until they are puffed and set, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 26 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

QUICK CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS



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"One of my favorite recipes to make with my granddaugther, Sarah, is Cranberry Nut Muffins. Sarah pours in the ingredients and helps stir. Her eyes light up when I tell her she can take some of these lovely sweet-tart muffins home to share with her family," says Claire Olson of Saginaw, Minnesota. Their baking sessions and muffins are always a hit-since both are seasoned with love!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the orange juice, milk, butter and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries, pecans and orange zest. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

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 AND NUT MUFFINS



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We love these muffins--especially for breakfast on the weekends! I found this recipe at cooks.com a while ago and have made these several times since for friends and family who stay with us.

Provided by skfritz525

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6-12 Muffins, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
3 drops almond extract or 3 drops rum
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup shortening, melted
1 cup chopped cranberries, raw
1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon orange peel, freshly grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Generously butter a (or spray with non-stick spray) 12 large or 16 medium muffins pan.
  • Combine chopped cranberries with 1/2 cup sugar.
  • Whisk or sift together (sifting will make for lighter muffins), flour, baking powder, salt, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Beat egg, add milk and beat well. Add melted butter or shortening. Stir quickly into dry ingredients, mixing well just until dry ingredients are moistened, some lumps will remain.
  • Stir in cranberries, chopped nuts, and orange peel (optional).
  • Bake at 400°F for 20 or 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven; brush muffin tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.4, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 476, Carbohydrate 60.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 24.1, Protein 7.7

CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS



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

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries or 1 1/2 cups frozen cranberries, halved
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons orange zest

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine the orange juice, milk, butter and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fold in cranberries, pecans and orange peel.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS



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These are incredibly moist muffins with crunchy edges that add a great texture contrast. The fresh cranberries give bright bursts of flavour to the not-too-sweet nutty batter. These muffins are a favourite at "Pastries a Go Go" in Decatur. Recipe was printed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (May 2007). Notes: The trick to getting crunchy edges is to bake the muffins in a very hot oven (400°F). You will also get good, but cakier, results if you bake the muffins for 15-20 minutes in a 350°F oven.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 22m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 extra-large egg
1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt or 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cranberries or 1 cup frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Grease and flour 18 muffin cups (or line with paper muffin cups).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Re-sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir into the butter mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl thoroughly. By hand stir in the yogurt, cranberries, walnuts and vanilla until just combined --- do not overmix.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until muffins are set and lightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.1, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 93.4, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 2.5

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

CRANBERRY SAUCE MUFFINS



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup cranberry sauce
¾ cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

Tips:

  • For a moist and fluffy muffin, use buttermilk instead of milk. Buttermilk reacts with the baking soda to create a tender crumb.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These special cranberry nut muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and crunchy nuts, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or snack, give these cranberry nut muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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