Fresh Cranberry Muffins

Fresh Cranberry Muffins

This recipe is the best! These muffins are accompanied with a hot cranberry spread and we have them every Thanksgiving in place of dinner rolls.

Yield:
18 muffins
Servings:
18

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups chopped cranberries
  • 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup margarine

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease a 12 cup and 6 cup muffin tin.

Step 2
Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.

Step 3
Cut in shortening; stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. Pour into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown.

Step 4
Prepare the topping in a saucepan over low heat by whisking together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and margarine. Cook until heated and smooth. Remove from heat and serve as a spread for the muffins.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273
Calories
15g
Fat
32g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 20%
Saturated Fat3g 14%
Cholesterol21mg 7%
Sodium117mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate32g 12%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars17g
Protein4g
Vitamin C7mg 34%
Calcium44mg 3%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium100mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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