Cranberry Orange Muffins
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Cranberry Orange Muffins
Description
The Cranberry Orange Muffins recipe starts by infusing dried cranberries in orange juice, allowing them to plump and impart a juicy tartness. The dry ingredients—flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt—are whisked together, creating a leavened base. Incorporating the egg, oil, orange zest, and soaked cranberries yields a smooth batter. Baking them at 375°F produces muffins with tender interiors and golden tops. The subtle citrus aroma complements the cranberries' bright flavor, giving each bite a distinctively fresh quality.
These muffins work well for morning meals or as a lightly sweetened treat throughout the day. Their balanced flavor profile pairs nicely with tea, coffee, or fresh fruit for a simple accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg large
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 orange , zested
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Soak the dried cranberries in the orange juice for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt and whisk it together.
- Add in the egg, vegetable oil and orange zest along with the soaked cranberries and orange juice.
- Whisk together until smooth.
- Using an ice cream scoop, fill your muffin liners 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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