{"id":"f0e78f0b-4704-46fc-b06b-b6000c42712a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f0e78f0b-4704-46fc-b06b-b6000c42712a","source_url":"https://pastrieslikeapro.com/cranberry-muffins-recipe/","title":"Cranberry Muffins Recipe","description":"These Cranberry Muffins are a quickly made treat for anytime of the day.  Tart and vibrantly red cranberris give a boost of flavor to this tender muffin.","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT55M","image_url":"https://pastrieslikeapro.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bottom-shot.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 tablespoons granulated sugar (40 grams)","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":40,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 teaspoon nutmeg","item":"nutmeg","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"12 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen","item":"cranberries, fresh or frozen","quantity":12,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":200,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (114 grams)","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"softened","metric_alternate":{"quantity":114,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"2 cups all-purpose flour (280 grams)","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":280,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 teaspoons baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup milk","item":"milk","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon vanilla paste or extract","item":"vanilla paste or extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"The cranberries should be picked over to remove any less than good ones.  It is easiest to do this on a rimmed baking sheet so they don't roll away.  Freeze the until hard.","section":"Topping"},{"number":2,"text":"Preheat the oven to 375°F.  Line cupcake wells with paper liners.  Set aside.","section":"Cranberry  Muffins"},{"number":3,"text":"Cream the sugar and butter together until light, scraping down as necessary.","section":"Cranberry  Muffins"},{"number":4,"text":"Add the vanilla paste or extract, blending well.","section":"Cranberry  Muffins"},{"number":5,"text":"Add the eggs, beating until combined.  The mixture may curdle but this will be taken care of in the next step.","section":"Cranberry  Muffins"},{"number":6,"text":"In the meantime, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour and milk alternately, starting and ending with the flour.  Three flour and two milk additions are fine.","section":"Cranberry  Muffins"},{"number":7,"text":"Place the frozen cranberries in the bowl of a processor.  Pulse to chop them coarsely.  Add them to the batter and mix just until combined.  The batter will be very firm and cold at this point.","section":"Cranberry  Muffins"},{"number":8,"text":"Fill the paper cups almost to the top, pressing the batter down to make sure they are filled well.  Sprinkle heavily with the nutmeg sugar.","section":"Cranberry  Muffins"},{"number":9,"text":"Bake the regular size muffins for about 15 to 18 to minutes or until a tester comes out clean.  Bake the Jumbo muffins for 24 to 26 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.","section":"Cranberry  Muffins"},{"number":10,"text":"Cool about 5 minutes in the pans, then turn them out to finish cooking on a rack.","section":"Cranberry  Muffins"},{"number":11,"text":"Yield:  15 to 16 regular size muffins or 9 to 10 Jumbo muffins.","section":"Cranberry  Muffins"},{"number":12,"text":"Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.  Thaw at room temperature.","section":"Cranberry  Muffins"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:48:16.324122+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:48:16.324122+00:00"}