Fresh Cranberry Orange Muffins
Delightfully tart and zesty, these muffins are the perfect treat to brighten your mornings. Enjoy them warm with butter or cream cheese, or pair them with coffee and orange juice for a delightful snack.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
Muffin Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped (100 g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 1/2 cup sugar (100 g)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (60 ml)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (60 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix!
- Gently fold in the cranberries and chopped pecans to the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving them warm.
Notes
For an even more delightful experience, serve these muffins warm with a pat of butter or cream cheese spread on top. They can also be garnished with whipped cream and additional orange zest for a special dessert option. Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.