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Fluffy Cranberry Lemon Muffins

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These fluffy cranberry lemon muffins combine the zing of fresh lemon with bursts of tart cranberries for a bright, fresh, and comforting breakfast treat. Light, airy, and easy to make, they are perfect for cozy mornings or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (100g) fresh cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your muffin tin by greasing lightly or lining with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar with melted butter until blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Gently fold together until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Gently fold in the cranberries, taking care to keep them whole.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Remove muffins from oven and cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better blending and fluffiness. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender. If cranberries are very tart, sprinkle sugar on top before baking for a sweet crust. Cool muffins on a rack to prevent sogginess. Frozen cranberries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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