How to Make Cranberry-Orange Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says "good morning" quite like the scent of freshly baked muffins wafting through the air. And when it comes to breakfast muffins, these Cranberry-Orange Muffins are a real treat. With the bright flavors of tangy cranberries and zesty orange, these muffins are the perfect way to start your day on a sweet note.

There's something undeniably comforting about a warm, fluffy muffin studded with juicy cranberries and bursting with citrusy goodness. These Cranberry-Orange Muffins are...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅓ cups fresh cranberries
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted, cooled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice, or more as needed
  • 1 pinch grated orange zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in cranberries.
  • Whisk together orange juice, sugar, melted butter, egg, and orange zest in a separate bowl. Add orange juice mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened; do not overmix. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and firm to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and orange zest for glaze. Add more orange juice, if necessary, to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins.
  • Nutrition

    213 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 232mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 76mg