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

Fresh cranberries are a delicious and festive ingredient that can add a burst of flavor to any baked goods. One of the best ways to enjoy the tart and juicy taste of cranberries is in a batch of freshly baked cranberry muffins. This recipe for Fresh Cranberry Muffins is the perfect way to incorporate this seasonal fruit into a moist and fluffy muffin that is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

These muffins are best enjoyed when cranberries are in season, typically from late S...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups chopped cranberries
  • 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup margarine

Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease a 12 cup and 6 cup muffin tin.
  • Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.
  • Cut in shortening; stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. Pour into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown.
  • Prepare the topping in a saucepan over low heat by whisking together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and margarine. Cook until heated and smooth. Remove from heat and serve as a spread for the muffins.
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 117mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 100mg