Cranberry Yam Muffins Recipe

Name: Cranberry Yam Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BATTER; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup yam, cold, mashed (without added butter or milk); 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen); FOR THE TOPPING; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

FOR THE BATTER
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup yam, cold, mashed (without added butter or milk)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
FOR THE TOPPING
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, then either grease or paper-line a 12-muffin pan.
2
FOR THE BATTER ~ In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg.
3
In small bowl, combine egg, milk, yams & butter, then stir this into flour mixture, just until moistened.
4
Fold in cranberries.
5
FOR THE TOPPING ~ In a separate container, combine 1 tablespoon each of granulated sugar & ground cinnamon.
6
Using the batter, fill prepared muffin cups half full, then sprinkle each with cinnamon-sugar.
7
Bake 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in muffins comes out clean.
8
Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack.
9
Best when served warm!

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BATTER, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Yam 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 Yam Muffins

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