Description
These cranberry orange muffins offer a delightful balance of tart cranberries and bright orange zest, topped with a sweet, simple glaze. They are perfect for a cozy breakfast or a festive treat, embodying classic flavors that are especially popular during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease generously.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the muffins cool slightly, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Add more juice a teaspoon at a time if you prefer a thinner glaze.
- Once the muffins are slightly cooled but still warm, drizzle the glaze over the tops.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can lead to tough muffins.
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg