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Cranberry, Orange & Pecan Muffins

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These Cranberry, Orange & Pecan Muffins are a delightful blend of tart cranberries, zesty orange, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they offer a burst of flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Muffins:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

For the Streusel Topping:

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions


  • Preheat Oven:     Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  • Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and chopped pecans. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and orange zest. Mix in the orange juice and sour cream until well combined.
  • Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and pecans.
  • Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
  • Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes


  • If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter to prevent excess moisture.
  • For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the streusel topping.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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