Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors. These moist and fluffy muffins are packed with fresh cranberries and zesty orange, topped with a buttery streusel for an irresistible crunch. Whether enjoyed at breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, these muffins are versatile enough to brighten any occasion. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, they are a fantastic addition to your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, and orange zest; combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in cranberries and divide batter into muffin cups.
- For streusel topping, mix brown sugar and flour; cut in cold butter until crumbly and sprinkle over batter.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg