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Cranberry Orange Pecan Muffins

Deliciously Fluffy Cranberry Orange Pecan Muffins to Love

These Cranberry Orange Pecan Muffins are a delightful treat, combining tart cranberries, zesty orange, and crunchy pecans.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cups Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Can substitute with frozen without thawing
  • 1 medium Oranges For zest and juice
  • 1 cup Pecans Consider toasting for enhanced flavor
Optional Topping
  • 2 tbsp Turbinado Sugar For topping

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it lightly or lining it with muffin liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped fresh cranberries and pecans into the dry mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, eggs, and vegetable oil (or melted butter) until fully combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Optionally, sprinkle additional pecans and turbinado sugar on top.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Watch for a golden brown top.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to maintain the muffins' light and fluffy texture. Customize with chocolate chips or different nuts as desired.

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