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Ina Garten Cranberry Muffins Recipe

Ina Garten Cranberry Muffins Recipe for a Cozy Morning Treat

This Ina Garten Cranberry Muffins Recipe offers soft, moist muffins balancing tart cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use quality flour for best results.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be substituted with brown sugar.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Opt for fine sea salt.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can be omitted.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 large Large Eggs Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk and vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Orange Zest Lemon zest can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Fresh is best, but dried can be used.
Optional Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar and Cinnamon Mixture Adds a delightful crunch.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare muffin tins with liners or grease them.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and orange zest until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
  5. Fold in the fresh cranberries carefully to keep their texture.
  6. Scoop batter into muffin tins, filling nearly to the top, and optionally sprinkle topping over.
  7. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 375°F and continue baking for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a cozy treat. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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