Pecan Cranberry Muffins

Name: Pecan Cranberry Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries; 1-1/4 cup sugar, divided; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

When you want a little something extra for breakfast, serve these muffins - you'll get requests for seconds. I store them in the freezer and reheat them when we want them.—Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/4 cup sugar, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

In a bowl, toss cranberries with 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Combine eggs and milk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in pecans, lemon zest and cranberries. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 241 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Pecan Cranberry Muffins in Taste of Home December/January 1995

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agalleske

Oct 30, 2016

Not impressive at all with the flavor. Wouldn't make again.
blanzrath

Feb 8, 2016

Not all that great.
TheDix

Jan 13, 2016

Great recipe, wonderful blend of sweet and tangy flavors.
adamscook

Nov 2, 2015

Wonderful. I made them for a party, and everyone loved them!
saw-whet

Nov 24, 2014

excellent!
elvisfan73

Jan 5, 2014

I added one teaspoon vanilla extract and used 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract instead of the grated lemon peel. Was very simple to make and turned out great!! Will absolutely make again!!
dalbailey

Aug 23, 2012

these were excellent i used a package of cranberries/blueberries and didn't add the 1/4 c of sugar as they are sweet no nuts otherwise the same my grandchildren loved them i will make this again and again
dozer77

May 9, 2012

One word to describe these muffins...DELICIOUS!!
nelda h. till

May 31, 2011

These are addictive--soooo good! Had to substitute walnuts for pecans and added a little lemon juice instead of grated lemon peel. Will make exactly by recipe next time.
chackel

Nov 7, 2010

Excellent muffins with a light, almost airy texture. The cranberries and lemon peel give the muffins a bright, crisp-tart flavor.