Best Cranberry Cider Muffins Recipes

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CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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There's an abundance of cranberries in our area during the fall, and this recipe is one of my favorite ways to use them. I've often given these fresh-baked muffins as a small gift to friends, and they're always well received. -Ronni Dufour, Lebanon, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1.500 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup orange juice
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped cranberries
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, salt and orange zest. Cut in shortening until crumbly. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, eggs and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and nuts., Fill 18 greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.

APPLE CIDER MUFFINS



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It's sweater weather and time to use up those fall apples! These muffins are great energy bites and can be frozen for a quick snack on-the-go. You can also frost the muffins or add a drizzle if they need to be sweeter!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¼ cup butter-flavored shortening
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup apple cider
2 apples - peeled, cored, and diced small

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 8 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Cream butter, shortening, and sugar in a stand mixer at medium-high speed. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Turn the stand mixer on low and alternate adding in flour mixture and cider, starting with flour and ending with cider. Mix well and remove from stand. Stir in apples with a wooden spoon.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, using about 2 generous tablespoons for each muffin cup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 289.9 mg, Sugar 24 g

CRANBERRY APPLE CIDER



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"I love to start this soothing cider in the slow cooker on nights before my husband goes hunting," says Jennifer Naboka of North Plainfield, New Jersey. "Then he can fill his thermos and take it with him out into the cold. The cider has a terrific fruit flavor we both enjoy." -Jennifer Naboka, North Plainfield, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
4 cups apple juice
1 can (12 ounces) frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 medium apple, peeled and sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 medium orange, peeled and sectioned
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until cider reaches desired temperature. Discard cinnamon stick. If desired, remove fruit with a slotted spoon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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The sugar garnish is a must on these muffins. From Jean Paré. See the note below if you use fresh cranberries.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 18-24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce or 1 cup cranberries, chopped
butter or margarine, melted
1 pinch sugar

Steps:

  • In a big bowl, mix well flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a hole in the center.
  • Beat eggs in a separate bowl to foam them. Add oil, milk and cranberries. Pour in the hole of flour. Stir to wet. The dough will have lumps. Fill the greased muffin cups to 3/4.
  • Bake in a preheated oven of 400 F 20 to 25 minutes. For a loaf it's about 60 minutes.
  • Garnish : Brush tops of hot muffins with melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Fresh cranberry muffins : Use roughly chopped cranberries or whole cranberries instead of cranberry sauce. Add a little bit more milk to soften the dough.

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