Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of these Fresh Cranberry Orange Muffins, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Bursting with juicy cranberries and infused with zesty orange, each bite offers a sweet-tart experience that brightens up your day. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch to enjoy fresh out of the oven or to share with friends and family. The addition of pecans adds a satisfying crunch, while a sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top creates a lovely golden finish. These muffins are not just delicious; they are also a fantastic way to incorporate seasonal fruits into your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and orange zest.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just blended; do not overmix.
- Fold in cranberries and pecans carefully.
- Fill each muffin liner two-thirds full with batter and top with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (68g)
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg