Cranberry-Orange Muffins Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Orange Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pecan halves; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup sugar; Juice and grated rind of one orange; 2 tablespoons melted butter; Boiling water; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1 cup chopped cranberries; Flour and butter to grease muffin tins

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups pecan halves
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
Juice and grated rind of one orange
2 tablespoons melted butter
Boiling water
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped cranberries
Flour and butter to grease muffin tins

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spread the pecan halves on a cookie sheet and place in the oven to toast gently while you proceed with the recipe.
3
Sift together into a mixing bowl the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
4
Add the sugar and stir gently to mix.
5
Place the orange juice and grated rind in a Pyrex or other heatproof measuring cup that holds at least one cup.
6
Add the melted butter and enough boiling water to make three-quarters of a cup of liquid.
7
In a small bowl, beat the egg with a fork.
8
Add the hot liquid to the egg, beating continuously to mix well.
9
Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients.
10
Add the milk and stir with a spoon to mix.
11
Remove the pecan halves from the oven, and when cool enough to handle, chop them coarsely.
12
You should have approximately one cup.
13
Add the pecans to the muffin mixture.
14
Add the roughly chopped cranberries.
15
Grease and flour muffin tins.
16
Fill each one no more than two-thirds full.
17
Place in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the muffins are golden and spring back when you poke them gently.

1131

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons 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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