Try this Orange Cranberry Muffins recipe
- Carbohydrate 77.3538557279067 g
- Cholesterol 17.93 mg
- Fat 8.90006105831715 g
- Fiber 1.17639480484553 g
- Protein 2.91526718732944 g
- Saturated Fat 0.817631040224941 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (110g)
- Sodium 44.0288645833003 mg
- Sugar 76.1774609230612 g
- Trans Fat 0.268245522230798 g
- Calories 392 calories
Step-by-step
- The night before: Grate the orange rind. Squeeze the juice from the orange. Mix the rind, juice, and cranberries in a bowl and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix the egg, milk and vegetable oil in a small bowl. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the cranberries (with the juice and rind) to the flour mixture. Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture. The batter will be runnier than most muffin batters -- but thats the way it should be. Fill 12 greased muffin cups (or use foil baking cups to line the muffin cups) with the batter and bake for 25 minutes.
Should these go into the oven immediately, or does the overnight fruit maceration genuinely alter the crumb structure? Dropping dried cranberries into citrus juice the evening prior allows the fruit to hydrate fully, plumping the cell walls so they absorb moisture rather than drawing water from the surrounding batter during the bake. Managing this sequence requires foresight, yet the active labor time remains minimal when prep happens alongside dinner cleanup.
Structuring the Morning Spread
Pairing intensely citrus-forward baked goods requires thoughtful contrast, particularly when sugar levels run high. A savory element cuts the sweetness effectively. Scrambled eggs cooked slowly over low heat provide a soft, protein-rich counterweight to the dense starch of the muffin. Alternatively, crisp bacon strips offer salt and crunch that balance the tart fruit notes. Brewing a pot of medium-roast Colombian coffee complements the fruit oils without overpowering the delicate floral notes of the navel orange zest.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry just until combined; overmixing develops the gluten and creates tunnels inside the baked crumb.
- Temper the oven accurately by using an independent hanging thermometer rather than relying solely on the dial indicator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or freeze them individually in plastic wrap for longer preservation.
