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Cranberry Muffins with Orange Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

These Cranberry Muffins with Orange Glaze are a delightful breakfast or snack option, combining tart fresh cranberries with a sweet, citrusy orange glaze. Moist and tender muffins topped with a crumbly cinnamon streusel make each bite flavorful and satisfying. Perfect for seasonal gatherings or a cozy morning treat.

Ingredients

Muffin Batter

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • cooking spray

Streusel Topping

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces

Orange Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400° F and coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Create a well in the center of this mixture to prepare for the wet ingredients.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, orange zest, vanilla extract, and egg until fully combined.
  4. Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the well of the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Then fold in the coarsely chopped fresh cranberries evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  6. Make Streusel Topping: In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, all purpose flour, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter pieces and use two forks or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until a crumbly dough forms.
  7. Add Streusel to Muffins: Sprinkle the streusel mixture generously over the tops of each muffin to add a sweet, crunchy topping.
  8. Bake Muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until they are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the pan carefully and place them on a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  10. Prepare Orange Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth and pourable.
  11. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled muffins and serve to enjoy a zesty, sweet finish.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh cranberries and coarsely chop them to distribute the tart flavor evenly.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  • The streusel topping can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Allow muffins to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
  • Substitute orange juice with lemon juice for a different citrus twist in the glaze.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/cranberry-muffins-with-orange-glaze-recipe/