Cran-Orange Muffins

Name: Cran-Orange Muffins
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup orange juice; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons grated orange zest

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries.
2

Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
3

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice and zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Brush over warm muffins.