Ina Garten Cranberry Muffins
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Ina Garten’s Cranberry Muffins, a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness ideal for breakfast or brunch. These soft and fluffy muffins are enhanced with zesty orange and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up these flavorful muffins that are sure to impress. Whether served warm with butter or as part of a brunch spread, they are versatile enough to enjoy at any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Zest of one orange
- 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and orange zest until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the cranberries using a rubber spatula.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full and sprinkle with optional cinnamon sugar topping.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg