Description
Cranberry, orange & pecan muffins deliver a delightful morning symphony of tangy and sweet flavors. Warm spices and crunchy pecans elevate these classic breakfast treats, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Leavening:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F (190°C) and ready a muffin tin with paper liners or cooking spray for optimal non-stick surface.
- Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until smooth, then incorporate milk and vanilla extract, blending until fully integrated.
- Gently merge wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent over-mixing and maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Delicately incorporate chopped cranberries, roughly crushed pecans, and fragrant orange zest into the batter, distributing evenly with a light folding motion.
- Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place muffin tin in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until tops turn golden brown and a inserted toothpick emerges clean.
- Remove from oven and let muffins rest briefly in the tin, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to prevent continued cooking and achieve perfect texture.
Notes
- Swap dried cranberries for fresh ones to adjust tartness and moisture content in the muffins.
- Add a sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top before baking for a delightful crunchy texture and sparkling finish.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to help create a more uniform and tender muffin crumb.
- Replace cow’s milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains soft, fluffy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg