Description
Delight in these moist and tangy Cranberry Orange Muffins, bursting with fresh cranberries and a bright citrus flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these muffins offer a wonderful balance of tart and sweet, complemented by the fragrant orange peel. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re baked to golden perfection and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
Additional
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the muffins perfectly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the sugar, orange juice, vegetable oil, egg, and grated orange peel until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, being careful not to over-mix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in cranberries: Gently fold fresh cranberries into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without crushing them.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack or serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best texture and flavor; frozen can be used but may alter the muffin’s texture slightly.
- Grating fresh orange peel adds a bright, aromatic zest, enhancing the orange flavor.
- Do not over-mix the batter to prevent dense muffins; mix until ingredients are just combined.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a sweeter topping, sprinkle a little sugar on top of the muffins before baking.
