Easy Cranberry Orange Muffins
These cranberry orange muffins are the perfect fall breakfast recipe. they are dense yet most at the same time. The tartness from the cranberries and the oranges is such an awesome combination, and is offset perfectly by the sweetness of hte cinnamon crumb topping
By now you should know how obsessed with muffins I am. You should also know how much Joel does not like breakfast foods. So, when I tell you that these are probably my favorite new muffin ever, you should believe me because I eat a lot of muffins, and I’m super trustworthy.
But if you are a little hesitant, and you need a little more convincing, I can tell you that Joel not only likes these cranberry orange muffins, he LOVES them! He actually went back for seconds, two days in a row! And he could not stop raving about them. And he has already asked me to make them again – twice, in fact!
So you know these are some goooood muffins!!
These muffins just scream “thanksgiving” to me!
The tartness from the cranberries and the oranges is such an awesome combination, and is offset perfectly by the sweetness if the cinnamon crumb topping.
Tips for great muffins
- Use fresh cranberries and slice them in half, then roll them in 2 TBSP of the flour mixture – this will help them to not all sink to the bottom.
- Stir the ingredients only until just combined – do not over stir or the muffins will become tough.
- Try to work quickly when making the crumb topping – and if you have time place it back in the fridge before using it. This will help the crumb topping to form a nice crust instead of melting into the muffin.
Can you use frozen cranberries in muffins?
Yes! You can use them frozen, just roll them in flour before adding them to the muffin batter.
Can you replace the fresh cranberries with dried cranberries?
Yes, although the result won’t be quite the same. Use 3/4 cup of dried cranberries.
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- Banana, Honey and Date Muffins – Moist and flavorful, with just a bit of natural sweetness from the honey and dates.
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Cranberry Orange Muffin
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and orange zest.
- In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and sugars.
- Mix in the oil, vanilla and sour cream.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet, being careful not to over-mix.
- Gently fold the cranberries in.
- Scoop into the prepared muffin cups so they are 2/3 full.
- In a small bowl, mix together the topping ingredients – the sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon (use a fork, and mix until you get a crumbly texture).
- Sprinkle the topping over the muffins.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!(adapted from Baked Perfection)
Made these last night – delicious! The crumb topping is just right with the tart cranberries. I did melt my butter and mix it in the topping, but other than that I did everything just like the recipe states. Thanks!
So glad you liked them! They are one of my favorite muffins!
These muffins look delicious. My dad also doesn't like muffins/sweet treats, so when he goes back for second, I know it's a good thing. I'll have to bake these for him this weekend.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I love cranberry and orange together – the muffins look terrific!