Description
These Zesty Buttery Orange-Cranberry Muffins combine fresh orange juice, bright zest, and tart cranberries for a moist, flavorful breakfast or snack. The melted butter creates a tender crumb while the citrus and fruit add natural sweetness, making them perfect for quick mornings, brunches, or on‑the‑go treats. Easy to bake in a standard muffin tin, they deliver bakery‑style quality without extra fuss, and the recipe yields twelve generous muffins with about 180 calories each. per serving. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all‑purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine melted butter, egg, orange juice, and zest.
- Mix wet into dry until just combined; fold in cranberries.
- Fill cups ¾ full.
- Bake 18‑20 minutes until clean.
- Cool briefly, then transfer to rack.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, replace butter with oil. Fresh orange zest is key for bright flavor. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months
- reheat briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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