Super moist and bursting with flavor, this Cranberry Orange Muffins recipe is a delicious way to kick start your day. Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and orange zest, these festive muffins not only look bright and colorful, they’re like a party in your mouth. Perfect for busy mornings, holidays, or just as a snack.
Soft and fluffy, these cranberry orange muffins are the highlight of my mornings! These muffins are so delightful and are way tastier than the ones you find in stores. They’re the right amount of sweet and so easy to make at home with kitchen staples. These muffins don’t take long to make, so you can either whip up a batch in the morning or prepare them the night before.
See my full recipe tutorial below, complete with step-by-step photos and all the tips you need to make them perfectly. Once you’ve made this a couple of times, you’ll be able to whip up a batch in your sleep. Try my Blueberry Scones or Glazed Donuts for another tasty recipe to start your day with.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup vegetable oil (120mL)
- ½ cup milk (120mL)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup orange juice (60mL)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (180g)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, combine sugar and orange zest. Work the zest into the sugar with your fingertips until evenly combined and the sugar feels like wet sand. Whisk in the vegetable oil, milk, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla until well combined.
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Pour the sugar mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Fold in the cranberries. Divide the batter among the paper liners. Sprinkle with more sugar, if desired.
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Bake for 25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Bake time may be a few minutes longer if using frozen cranberries.) Let cool for a few minutes in the pan before removing and enjoying.
Source : Allrecipes.com