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Cranberry Orange Corn Muffins

Katerina | Diethood
Infused with a fresh orange flavor and studded with cranberries, these Corn Muffins are great for breakfast, a snack, or a holiday feast!
Servings : 12 Muffins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray or line with paper baking cups. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, and eggs.
  • Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until the flour is moistened.
  • Stir in the cranberries and orange zest. The batter will be thick.
  • Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool.
  • Serve.

Notes

  • Room Temperatures: Use room temperature milk and eggs for a smoother batter.
  • Mixing the Batter: Mix until just moistened; overmixing causes tough and dense muffins.
  • Cranberries: If you don't have fresh cranberries, use dried ones.
  • Doneness Test: To check for doneness, insert a toothpick in the center of a muffin - if they're done, the toothpick should come out with a few crumbs.
  • Cooling: Cool the muffins on a wire rack to avoid sogginess.
  • Storage: Keep the muffins in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze them for 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 muffin | Calories: 284 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 0.03 g | Cholesterol: 33 mg | Sodium: 68 mg | Potassium: 208 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 14 g | Vitamin A: 77 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 72 mg | Iron: 2 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Breakfast/Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast muffins, corn muffin recipe, cornbread muffin recipe, holiday recipes