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Cranberry Orange Pecan Muffins

Cranberry Orange Pecan Muffins for Cozy Mornings at Home

Delight in the perfect blend of tart cranberries and zesty oranges with these irresistibly fluffy Cranberry Orange Pecan Muffins, ideal for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Substitute with frozen cranberries without thawing if needed.
  • 2 medium Oranges Zest and juice required.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with whole wheat flour.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Provides moisture and depth.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances flavors.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients.
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter Adds richness.
  • 1 cup Pecans Chopped and toasted for flavor.
For the Topping (Optional)
  • ¼ cup Additional Pecans For topping.
  • 2 tablespoons Turbinado Sugar For a crunchy 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 line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Fold in the fresh cranberries and chopped pecans until well-coated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, eggs, and vegetable oil (or melted butter).
  5. Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Distribute the batter into the lined muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat as needed.

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