Seasonally fresh and easy to make Cranberry Pecan Muffins. Perfect for feeding a crowd, snack time or for a quick breakfast!
Last week I was on a hunt for fresh cranberries. I looked at three different stores with no luck. I was texting my friend to have her keep an eye for them.
I actually got worried that maybe there was a shortage or something like the pumpkin shortage of 2012! Have no fear they are now popping up in all my favorite stores and the first thing I made was these cranberry pecan muffins.
My daughter had an early morning play date last week and of course they wanted a tea party. So I whipped up these muffins and we scarfed them down.
The last time she had a tea party we made these blueberry muffins. This time I wanted to use what I had on hand, so I grab some cranberries and pecans. This muffin recipe worked out well because it makes 24 muffins. It made me think these might work well for a breakfast or brunch if you are feeding a lot of peoples. ENJOY!
If you are looking for more cranberry recipes be sure to check out these cranberry cheesecake brownies or these cranberry palmiers!
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Cranberry Pecan Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 stick butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- FOR PECAN TOPPING:
- 1 stick melted butter
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cups crushed pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º. Grease two -12 cup muffin tins or line with cupcake liners.
- In mixing bowl add flour, baking powder, cinnamon and brown sugar. Mix for one minute.
- In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, milk and melted butter.
- Add to flour mixture. Mix for 20 seconds or until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Stir in cranberries.
- Using 1/4 cup measuring cup. Divide into muffin cups.
- In a small pot add 1 stick butter. Melt and bring to a boil. Whisk in brown sugar until incorporated. Stir in pecans.
- Evenly divide pecan topping to the top of each muffin.
- Cook for 20 minutes or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for two minutes before removing.
- Serve immediately or store in an air tight container for 3 days.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)
These muffins are amazing!! So beautiful!
Beth @ The First Year
Oh gosh, I want to go to a tea party play date and eat these muffins! They look gorgeous!!
Paula - bell'alimento
I’d love to pop a few of those into my mouth right about NOW ; )
The Food Hunter
these will be perfect for thanksgiving
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds
I’m glad you found some – these look delicious!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom
Can never get enough of cranberries when they are in season for the holidays!
Ginny McMeans
Gorgeous photos! Yay for cranberries and tea parties!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen
Tea Party?! Cranberry Muffins?! I am on my way over!!!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
I’d love to have these with some tea! Yum!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
We love muffins at our house and these look wonderful! Love the cranberry pecan combo!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector)
These muffins are GORGEOUS!!
Tanya Schroeder
I love the colorful, plump cranberries popping out of these muffins! I think I need to a tea party too; these muffins are calling my name!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
Wish I had a couple of these for breakfast! They look perfect!
Nancy P.
Thanks Jessica!
Nikki @ NikSnacks
I love cranberries! I’m going to try your muffins, sans pecans… Very soon!
Nancy P.
Yep they definitely can be made without pecans!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl
A tea party! That’s adorable. These muffins are so pretty with the cranberries and I adore them in muffins! These look wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Nancy P.
Thanks Sarah!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
These are the perfect Muffins for this season! I need to make some to pack for hubby in the mornings!
Nancy P.
Thanks Angie!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos
Cranberries are on sale by me and I was bad – I am going to be buying cranberries and stashing them in the freezer like there is no tomorrow. There is nothing better than a divine cranberry muffin and this muffin looks scrumptious!
Nancy P.
I should start stashing them too!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
Pecans are my favorite nut Nancy! These muffins look sooo yummy!
Nancy P.
Thanks Trish! Mine too!
Susan
I just love fresh cranberries in muffins. They are like little jewels and that topping sounds great with these.
Nancy P.
Me too Susan!
Jenni S.
Yum!!! I’m obsessed with all things cranberry, so I’ve definitely got to try these!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
Love how these are bursting with cranberries! So perfect! Pinned 🙂
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
I just made a batch of blueberry muffins, but I must try these cranberry ones! I made the mistake of biting into a raw cranberry once… Do not recommend at all.
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
SO i’m kinda obsessed with cranberry orange muffins in the morning but haven’t thought of adding pecans to it.. i don’t know why. Its genius love the crunch. These sound amazing!
Annie @Maebells
Simply perfect!! I adore this flavor combo!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner
Nancy, I love cranberries year round – these muffins look fantastic!
Catherine
Dear Nancy, these muffins look wonderful. Perfect with tea in the morning. xo, Catherine
Nutmeg Nanny
I really need to make muffins more often because they are such a great way to use frozen berries and nuts. Love this cranberry pecan combo….yum!
Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar
Can I come to the tea party and have some of these muffins too?! Lol these look delicious!
Sherry Nappa
Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us at Funtastic Friday. These muffins look absolutely divine!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Miz Helen
Your Cranberry Pecan Muffins will be a wonderful holiday muffin! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday! Hope you are having a wonderful week and hope to see you soon!
Miz Helen
Krystal Sadler
Ohmygoshhhhhh!! These look amazing! Thanks for linking up with us at Share the Wealth Sunday!
Laura
Cranberry muffins are the BEST! YUM!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
I love this time of year because of the cranberries!! Awesome muffins!!!
Megan @ Megunprocessed
Mmmmm Cranberries are the best!
Carolyn Ingram
These muffins sound perfect for the Holidays!
Liren | Kitchen Confidante
These muffins would be perfect for Christmas morning!
Stevenie Fry
These are amazing. Thank you so much for this recipie.
Nancy P.
Thank you for the feedback!