Cranberry Orange Muffins with Glaze Recipe
These Cranberry Orange Muffins combine tart fresh cranberries with bright orange zest and a sweet, tangy glaze for a perfect balance of flavors. Moist and tender with a golden top, these muffins make a festive and cozy treat ideal for breakfast or snack time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Add-ins
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, whisking gently just until the batter comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Fold in Flavorings: Gently fold in the orange zest and fresh cranberries to evenly distribute them throughout the batter without breaking the berries.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the muffin tops turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool completely in the tin before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until you achieve a smooth, slightly thick glaze. If too thin, add more powdered sugar as needed.
- Glaze Muffins: Drizzle the orange glaze over the completely cooled muffins. Allow the glaze to set before serving to enjoy the perfect cranberry-orange combination.
Notes
- Ensure muffins are completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from running off.
- Fresh cranberries add a tart burst, but frozen cranberries can be used if fresh aren’t available; just do not thaw before folding into batter.
- For a citrus twist, you can add a bit more orange zest or swap some orange juice in the batter.
- Use cupcake liners or grease your muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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