Cranberry Orange Muffins
Bright and flavorful cranberry orange muffins combine tart dried cranberries with zesty orange peel, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus. These moist, tender muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, appealing to those who love fresh, fruity baked treats with a hint of tang.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar, and baking soda; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, stir in melted and cooled butter, eggs, orange juice, and orange peel.
- Stir the liquid mixture into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries.
- If using topping, stir together 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Spoon batter into 12 paper-lined muffin tins.
- Sprinkle topping on top, if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).