Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE MUFFINS:; 2 cups Flour, All Purpose; 1 cup Sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 2 teaspoons Orange Zest; 1-1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg, Ground; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, Ground; 1/2 teaspoons Ginger, Ground; 1/2 cups Shortening; 3/4 cups Orange Juice; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure Is Best); 2 whole Large Eggs, Beaten; 1-1/2 cup Chopped Cranberries; 1-1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional); _____; FOR THE SPREAD:; 1 can Whole Cranberry Sauce (8 Oz); 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Butter Or Margarine

Servings: persons

FOR THE MUFFINS:
2 cups Flour, All Purpose
1 cup Sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
2 teaspoons Orange Zest
1-1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg, Ground
1 teaspoon Cinnamon, Ground
1/2 teaspoons Ginger, Ground
1/2 cups Shortening
3/4 cups Orange Juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure Is Best)
2 whole Large Eggs, Beaten
1-1/2 cup Chopped Cranberries
1-1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional)
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FOR THE SPREAD:
1 can Whole Cranberry Sauce (8 Oz)
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Butter Or Margarine

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease a 12 cup and a 6 cup muffin tin.
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2. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.
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Cut in shortening; then stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. Pour batter into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown. Cool.
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3. Prepare the topping in a saucepan over low heat by whisking together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and margarine. Cook until heated and smooth.
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Remove from heat and serve as a spread for the muffins.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE MUFFINS:, 2 cups Flour, All Purpose, 1 cup Sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange 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 Orange Muffins

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