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Fresh Cranberry Muffins: A Perfect Holiday Treat

These fresh cranberry muffins are a perfect holiday treat, especially for Thanksgiving. With a blend of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, along with the tartness of fresh cranberries, these muffins are both flavorful and festive. Paired with a homemade cranberry spread, they make a delightful alternative to traditional dinner rolls.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups chopped cranberries
  • 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup margarine

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease a 12 cup and 6 cup muffin tin.

  2. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.

  3. Cut in shortening; stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. Pour into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown.

  4. Prepare the topping in a saucepan over low heat by whisking together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and margarine. Cook until heated and smooth. Remove from heat and serve as a spread for the muffins.

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 18
  • Calories: 273 per serving