Cranberry Muffins

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Tangy, tender muffins studded with bright cranberries and a hint of buttery sweetness
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Cranberry Muffins

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 1344.3

Description

These Cranberry Muffins are the perfect balance of tart and sweet, featuring a tender crumb loaded with bursts of fresh cranberry flavor. Made with simple pantry staples like sifted flour, buttermilk, and vegetable oil, they come together quickly without the need for a mixer. The addition of baking soda ensures a light, airy texture that rises beautifully in the oven. These muffins are ideal for a cozy weekend breakfast, a quick lunchbox snack, or an afternoon treat with coffee. Their vibrant color and festive taste make them a crowd-pleaser at holiday gatherings or casual potlucks. Serve them warm for the best experience, perhaps with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, buttermilk (or sour milk), and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients all at once into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula just until the flour is moistened; do not overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, toss the chopped raw cranberries with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar until coated.
  6. Fold the sugared cranberries into the batter gently, being careful not to crush the berries.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1344.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56.0g87%
Saturated Fat 26.4g132%
Cholesterol 190.0mg64%
Sodium 1545.2mg65%
Total Carbohydrate 195.9g66%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g23%
Sugars 90.1g
Protein 17.6g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cranberry, muffins, breakfast, baking, buttermilk, berries, easy, snack, fruit, homemade, quick, tea time, dessert, vegetarian, oven, flour, sugar, egg, oil, butter
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