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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Tender muffins bursting with the zing of fresh orange zest and tart cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup orange juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, orange juice, and zest.
  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry, then gently fold in the cranberries.
  5. Divide the batter among the muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Toss the cranberries in a little flour so they do not sink.