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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins

My Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins

These cranberry sauce muffins are a delicious way to use up leftover cranberry sauce from your holiday meals. With a soft, moist texture and a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, they make for a lovely breakfast or snack.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently. Fold in cranberry sauce.
  • Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cup 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter for tender muffins.
  • Add a sprinkle of sugar on top before baking for a sweet finish.
  • Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for later.
  • Author: Mel Walker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Holiday

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180 kcal (approx.)
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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