Description
Delight in the festive flavors of these cranberry orange muffins! Bursting with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the zesty brightness of orange, these muffins are perfect for cozy mornings or holiday gatherings. Their enticing aroma and vibrant color make them a visual treat, while their fluffy texture ensures every bite is a joyous experience. Easy to prepare and deliciously versatile, this muffin recipe will quickly become a cherished addition to your breakfast table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (halved)
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted melted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in halved cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg