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Ina Garten Cranberry Muffins Recipe

Ina Garten Cranberry Muffins
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Ina Garten Cranberry Muffins are a simple yet delicious baked good featuring fresh or dried cranberries folded into a lightly sweet batter. With a hint of orange zest and a soft, buttery texture, these muffins strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. They’re ideal for holiday mornings or any time you crave a fruity treat.

Ingredients

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For the Muffins:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or dried cranberries

For the Topping (Optional):

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and orange zest.
  • Add wet to dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Fold in the cranberries: Gently fold in the cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Fill the muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Add the topping: Mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl, then sprinkle over the tops of the muffins.
  • Bake the muffins: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-cranberry-muffins/