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Cranberry sauce muffins in a muffin pan.
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Cranberry Sauce Muffins

Got leftover cranberry sauce from a holiday meal? These Cranberry Sauce Muffins are our favorite way to use it up. Easy to make and ready in right around 30 minutes, these festive muffins with sweet-tart bursts of real cranberry flavor are sure to be a hit!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Amy Nash

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (282g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with baking spray or line with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until combined.
    2 cups (282g) all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Whisk milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
    3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
  • Add cranberry sauce and gently swirl into batter, but do not fully mix together.
    1 cup cranberry sauce
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared muffin cups, filling them to top.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • You can sprinkle the muffins with coarse finishing sugar before baking for a sparkly crunch, if desired.
  • Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg

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