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Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe
Marigold Voss

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Soft and fluffy cranberry orange muffins bursting with fresh citrus flavor and juicy cranberries. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • ¾ cup Sugar granulated
  • 2 tsp Baking powder fresh
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp Orange zest finely grated
  • ¾ cup Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup Milk room temperature
  • cup Vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin tin
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Zester or grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix orange juice, milk, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in cranberries without overmixing.
  6. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 20–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven and let muffins cool for 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before serving.

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Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft.
  • Toss cranberries in a little flour to prevent sinking.
  • Add a light orange glaze for extra sweetness.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.