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Cranberry Pecan Muffins

Seasonal muffins using fresh cranberries and pecans. Perfect for feeding a crowd!
Course Breakfast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24
Author Nancy Piran

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.