Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- unsalted butter (softened): 1/2 cup (113g)
- large egg: 1
- pure pumpkin puree: 1 cup (240g)
- milk: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- dried cranberries: 1 cup (120g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, egg, pumpkin puree, and milk.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per muffin (1/8 of recipe):
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy
- Sweet and tangy
- Packed with pumpkin and cranberry flavor
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks
User Comments:
- "These muffins are absolutely delicious! They're so moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of pumpkin and cranberry."
- "I love that these muffins are so easy to make. I can whip them up in just a few minutes."
- "These muffins are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're also a perfect fall treat."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in tough muffins.
- If you don't have on hand, you can substitute 1 cup of mashed cooked pumpkin for the canned pumpkin puree.
- You can use fresh cranberries or dried cranberries in this recipe. If using fresh, rinse and check for any stems.
- For a sweeter muffin, sprinkle a little extra sugar on top before baking.
