Fresh Cranberry Muffins

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This recipe is the best! These muffins are accompanied with a hot cranberry spread and we have them every Thanksgiving in place of dinner rolls.

Submitted by Cindy Carnes
Updated on June 18, 2020
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Servings:
18
Yield:
18 muffins
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease a 12 cup and 6 cup muffin tin.

  2. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.

  3. Cut in shortening; stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. Pour into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown.

  4. 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.

170 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273 Calories
15g Fat
32g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 100mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.