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Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe with Perfect Streusel

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These cranberry orange muffins are a delightful combination of tangy cranberries, sweet orange zest, and buttery streusel topping. Perfect for holiday brunches or a cozy breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 cup (100g) fresh or frozen cranberries (coarsely chopped)
  • 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
  • 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar (for streusel topping)
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted (for streusel topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the chopped cranberries gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon for the streusel topping. Mix until crumbly.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.’, ‘Fresh orange zest enhances the citrus flavor.’, ‘Coarsely chop cranberries for even distribution.’, ‘Monitor the streusel topping to prevent burning.’, ‘Bring eggs and yogurt to room temperature for better texture.’]

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Keywords: cranberry orange muffins, streusel topping, holiday muffins, easy muffin recipe, bakery-style muffins

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