Gingerbread Muffins With Cranberry Streusel Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Muffins With Cranberry Streusel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Gingerbread; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 6 tablespoons unsweeted applesauce (1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons); 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup honey; zest from 1 orange; 2 1/4 cups flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup warm water; Streusel topping; 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted; 3/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

Gingerbread
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 tablespoons unsweeted applesauce (1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons)
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
zest from 1 orange
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water
Streusel topping
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cups of 1-2 muffin pans and set aside.
2
Cut cranberries in half and stir together with 1/3 cup sugar. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, mix together oil, applesauce, and sugar. Add in molasses, honey, and orange zest and mix until thoroughly combined.
4
In a separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients: flour, spices, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to mixing bowl and mix until smooth. Add water and stir until well mixed.
5
For streusel topping: in a separate bowl, combine melted butter (or margarine), flour, brown sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Stir in cranberries (along with their sugar) and chopped walnuts.
6
Portion out cake batter into greased muffin pans, filling cups no more than 3/4 full. Bake for 10 minutes. 8. Remove muffin pans from oven and top each cup with a spoonful of streusel mixture. Return to oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool on a wire rack.

1120

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Gingerbread, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 6 tablespoons unsweeted applesauce (1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons), 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Muffins With Cranberry Streusel 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gingerbread Muffins With Cranberry Streusel

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