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Cranberry Sauce Muffins

Cranberry Sauce Muffins – Transform Leftovers into Bliss

Delicious Cranberry Sauce Muffins utilize leftover cranberry sauce for a cozy breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour for denser muffins
  • 1 cup light brown sugar can be swapped with white sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar can be used as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon nutmeg or pumpkin spice can be used
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg omit if not available
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt regular table salt works
  • 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup whole milk almond milk works for lactose-free
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil melted coconut oil is a lighter alternative
  • 1 each orange for juice and zest
  • 1 large egg flax egg can be used for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract provides a twist
For the Topping
  • 0.25 cup turbinado sugar or light brown sugar

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 tulip liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a larger bowl, combine cranberry sauce, milk, vegetable oil, orange juice and zest, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; lumps are okay.
  5. Distribute the batter among the muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 24-26 minutes, adding turbinado sugar on top around 18 minutes into baking.
  7. Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prevent overmixing to ensure muffins are light and fluffy. Use tulip liners for better presentation.

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