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Fresh Cranberry Muffins

Fresh Cranberry Muffins Bursting with Flavor and Cheer

Fresh Cranberry Muffins are bursting with flavor, offering a delightful blend of sweetness and tartness, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use a gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar brown sugar offers a richer flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder essential leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda works with acidic components
  • 1 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil substitute melted butter for flavor
  • 1 cup Milk half-and-half can elevate texture
  • 2 large Large Eggs no substitute recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract can use vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries use frozen directly without thawing
  • 1 tablespoon Sparkling Sugar for optional topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing it or using paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Create a well in the center and add the vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and almond extract; whisk until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the cranberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  6. Sprinkle sparkling sugar on top if using, then bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For better results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender. Adjust sugar if desired for sweetness.

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