Cranberry Orange Muffins
Cranberry orange muffins are a delicious combination of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any time of the day. These muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with fresh cranberries and the bright zest of oranges. They’re easy to make and come together quickly, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Ingredients :
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
Directions :
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter or oil, orange juice, orange zest, milk, and egg. Mix well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the cranberries gently.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
