Cranberry-Orange Muffins

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These cranberry-orange muffins are big on flavor and not overly sweet. Lots of tart cranberries, sweet orange juice, and zest kick up the flavor. Best when made with fresh cranberries, fresh orange juice, and lots of pulp! My family loves them without the glaze, but some of my sweet-toothed friends prefer it with, as the muffins are only slightly sweet on their own.

Submitted by Jedimom
Updated on October 9, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 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 unsalted butter, melted and cooled

  • 1 egg

  • 1 orange, zested

Glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 tablespoon orange juice, or more as needed

  • 1 pinch grated orange zest

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in cranberries.

  3. Whisk 3/4 cup orange juice, white sugar, melted butter, egg, and zest of 1 orange together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Do not overmix. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.

  4. 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; cool about 20 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, whisk confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and 1 pinch orange zest together in a small bowl. Add more orange juice, if necessary, to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213 Calories
6g Fat
38g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 232mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 76mg 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.