Description
Ina Garten’s cranberry muffins deliver a delightful blend of tart berries and sweet, buttery goodness. Crumbly, golden-brown tops crown these irresistible breakfast treats that promise to make mornings more delicious when shared with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 large eggs
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (180 ml) milk or half and half
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract (or substitute vanilla extract)
Dry Ingredients and Toppings:
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sparkling sugar, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan by greasing it or lining with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the almond extract, whole milk, large eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients with a whisk until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
- Carefully fold in the fresh or frozen cranberries, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Sprinkle coarse sparkling sugar generously on top of each muffin for added texture and sweetness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Perfectly scattered cranberries create bursts of tangy flavor in every delightful bite.
- Gentle mixing prevents dense, tough textures, keeping muffins light and tender.
- Frozen or fresh berries work wonderfully, bringing vibrant taste and juicy pockets to your treat.
- Customize sweetness levels to match your personal taste preferences and mood.
- Reliable toothpick test guarantees perfectly baked muffins with moist, golden centers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg