Description
Spiced pumpkin cranberry muffins are a delightful fall treat that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with the tartness of cranberries, making them a perfect snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
- Pumpkin puree: 1 cup (240 g)
- Fresh cranberries: 1 cup (about 150 g, chopped if large)
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons (for topping)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy, then add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and vegetable oil, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together, then fold in the fresh cranberries.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust spice levels according to your taste preferences.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Consider adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin muffins, cranberry muffins, fall baking, spiced muffins