Cranberry-Nut Muffins Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Nut Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups raw cranberries; ½ cup sugar; 1 grated orange, zest of; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 6 tablespoons butter; ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour or 2 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups raw cranberries
½ cup sugar
1 grated orange, zest of
1 tablespoon orange juice
6 tablespoons butter
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour or 2 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Put the cranberries in a saucepan with the sugar, orange zest, and juice.
3
Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until most of the berries burst and the sugar is dissolved, 4 to 5 minutes.
4
Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time and beat until smooth.
5
Add the buttermilk.
6
Combine the dry ingredients except the nuts and stir half into the batter.
7
Add the cranberries, then the remaining flour, and fold in the nuts.
8
Spoon into lined muffin pans.
9
Bake in the center of the oven until well browned on top and a toothpick comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.
10
Turn out onto a rack to cool.

1362

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups raw cranberries, ½ cup sugar, 1 grated orange, zest of, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Nut Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cranberry-Nut Muffins

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