Cranberry Muffins

Brighten up your mornings with these irresistible Cranberry Muffins, a delightful fusion of tart, juicy cranberries and zesty orange zest, perfectly balanced by the creamy tang of buttermilk. These fluffy, golden-brown muffins combine simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and unsalted butter with fresh, seasonal cranberries, creating a bakery-quality treat you can easily make at home in just 35 minutes. Their slightly crisp tops and moist, tender interiors make them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. The quick prep time and the warm, citrusy aroma filling your kitchen as they bake will have you reaching for seconds in no time. Serve them fresh from the oven or pair them with a dollop of butter for the ultimate comfort. These cranberry muffins are sure to become your new favorite go-to recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Beat in the egg, then add the buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; the batter should be a little lumpy.

Step 5

Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Enjoy them plain or with a spread of butter!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1129.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2462.5

Total Fat 66.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 370.4mg	0%
Sodium 3091.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 439.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 226.5g
Protein 41.1g	0%

Vitamin D 180.6IU	0%
Calcium 385.6mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 950.7mg	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: 23.8%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 69.7%