Cranberry Marmalade Holiday Muffins

Brighten your holiday mornings with these irresistible Cranberry Marmalade Holiday Muffins, a festive blend of tangy, sweet, and spiced flavors. Featuring juicy bursts of chopped fresh cranberries and the zesty sweetness of orange marmalade, these tender muffins are perfectly balanced with warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. The optional addition of chopped walnuts or pecans adds a delightful crunch, making them extra special for the season. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these easy-to-make muffins are ideal for holiday breakfasts, brunches, or even as edible gifts. Serve them with a steaming cup of coffee or tea, and savor the rich aroma and seasonal flavor of this must-try recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup whole milk
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup orange marmalade
• 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
• 0.5 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Fold in the orange marmalade, chopped cranberries, and optional nuts (if using). Ensure that the mix-ins are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1202.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3564.2

Total Fat 154.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 652.3mg	0%
Sodium 2703.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 489.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 270.4g
Protein 54.6g	0%

Vitamin D 160.5IU	0%
Calcium 479.8mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 1198.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.0%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 54.8%