Cranberry, Orange & Pecan Muffins 🍊🍒🥧
Wake up to the bright, cozy flavors of these Cranberry, Orange & Pecan Muffins! Bursting with tart cranberries, zesty orange, and crunchy pecans, they’re moist, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snack time. These bakery-style muffins come together easily and are freezer-friendly too — a warm, citrusy hug in every bite!
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional for warmth)
Wet Ingredients:
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
⅔ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup orange juice (preferably fresh)
1 tbsp orange zest
Mix-ins:
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
¾ cup chopped pecans
Optional: coarse sugar for topping
Instructions:
- Prep your oven and pan:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- Mix dry ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet ingredients:
In another bowl, beat the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
Stir in vanilla, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry:
Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).
Fold in the cranberries and pecans. Batter will be thick.
- Fill muffin cups:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar for a sweet, crunchy finish.
- Bake:
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Bakery-Style Muffins:
✔ Use fresh orange zest for maximum citrus punch.
✔ Don’t overmix your batter — it keeps the muffins fluffy.
✔ These freeze beautifully! Wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
⏲️ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 12 muffins
These Cranberry, Orange & Pecan Muffins are a festive, flavor-packed treat perfect for holidays or everyday snacking! 🌟 Moist, nutty, and zingy — they’re bound to become a favorite in your muffin rotation.