### Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel Topping
Looking for a burst of freshness to refuel your mornings or elevate your afternoon snack? These Cranberry Orange Muffins topped with a crunchy Streusel topping are your answer!
## Why Make This Recipe?
Make your muffins a mini flavor explosion with this Cranberry Orange Muffins recipe. These muffins are an excellent way to wake your palate up with a sweet and tangy mix of cranberries and orange zest, crumbly streusel on top, giving you an unforgettable morning delight.
## How to Make Cranberry Orange Muffins
To make these delicious Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel Topping, begin by preheating your oven, then prepare the Streusel Topping and set aside. Next, mix the muffin batter, fill your muffin cups and sprinkle your Streusel Topping generously. Bake until golden and cool before serving.
## Ingredients
For the muffins, you will need:
– All-purpose flour
– Granulated sugar
– Salt
– Baking powder
– Orange zest and juice
– Vegetable oil
– Egg
– Vanilla extract
– Fresh or frozen cranberries
For the Streusel Topping:
– All-purpose flour
– Brown sugar
– Cold unsalted butter
– Cinnamon
## Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners.
Begin with Preheating your oven and lining your muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Prepare the Streusel Topping in a bowl by combining flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add in the cold butter until your mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Set aside.
3. Now, on to your muffin batter. Whisk flour, sugar, salt and baking powder together in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix your orange zest, juice, oil, egg and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to your dry ingredients and mix until just combined, folding in the cranberries.
4. Evenly divide your batter amongst the lined muffin cups, then sprinkle your streusel topping generously.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let your muffins cool first for about 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer these on a wire rack to cool completely.
## How to Serve
Enjoy these flavor-filled muffins as a part of your brunch or pack them as a delicious on-the-go breakfast item. The fresh citrusy flavors paired with the tangy cranberries and crumbly streusel work well as an afternoon snack!
## How to Store
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator if you like them a bit chilled. They stay fresh for about 2-3 days.
## Tips to Make Cranberry Orange Muffins
Avoid overmixing your batter as it results in denser muffins.
## Variations
If you’re a fan of nuts, feel free to add chopped pecans or walnuts to the muffin batter.
## FAQs
1. **What if I can’t find fresh cranberries?**
– You can use dried cranberries, just reduce the amount to a cup instead of 1.5 cups used for fresh or frozen cranberries.
2. **Can I use another citrus fruit instead of orange?**
– Yes, you can use lemon. It would give you lemon-cranberry muffins, another delightful combination!
3. **My streusel isn’t crumbly. What can I do?**
– Your butter might’ve melted. Ensure to add cold butter and cut it into your dry ingredients quickly to keep it from melting. Furthermore, popping your streusel topping in the fridge for a few minutes can also help give it a crumbly texture.
Bite into these sweet-tangy muffins and give your taste buds a surprise! Enjoy baking and eating!
*Note: Always preheat your oven for best results.