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Cranberry Muffins

Sweet & Tangy Cranberry Muffins You’ll Want to Bake Every Week

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

These Sweet & Tangy Cranberry Muffins are bursting with tart cranberries balanced by just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep, this easy muffin recipe can be made with fresh, frozen, or dried cranberries. Light, moist, and versatile, they’re the kind of treat you’ll bake again and again.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (or 1 cup dried cranberries)
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: zest of 1 orange for cranberry orange muffins

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Heat to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine: Pour wet mixture into dry and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Add cranberries: Fold in cranberries (and pecans if using). Toss fresh cranberries with a little flour before folding to prevent sinking.
  6. Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly, filling about ¾ full.
  7. Bake: Bake 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Toss fresh cranberries in flour to prevent sinking.
  • Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for golden bakery-style muffins.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins light.
  • Frozen cranberries don’t need to be thawed before baking.
  • Optional add-ins like orange zest or pecans add extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin

Keywords: Cranberry Muffins, Fresh Cranberry Muffins Recipes, Dried Cranberry Muffins Recipes, Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry and Pecan Muffins, Ocean Spray Cranberry Muffins

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