Cranberry, Orange & Pecan Muffins: The Best Easy Recipe for Home Chefs
These delightful cranberry, orange, and pecan muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, offering a delicious blend of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and chopped pecans.
- Fill muffin tins with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow muffins to cool before serving.
Notes
- For added sweetness, consider adding a sprinkle of sugar on top before baking.
- These muffins can also be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Orange, Pecan, Muffins, Baking