Lemon Zest - Cranberry Muffins

Name: Lemon Zest - Cranberry Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 egg; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1/3 cup vegetable oil (I use olive); 1/3 cup honey (maple syrup works too); 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 1/2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)

Submitted by candaceshaw

"I found this recipe somewhere a few years ago; it's pretty much my favourite muffin recipe. Besides being relatively low calorie (especially when compared to anything you're going to buy in a cafe), it's absolutely delicious! I'll warn you that it's not a super-sweet muffin, and that the cranberries are the real stars - I usually add more than the recipe calls for. Without the lemon zest, these lose their great texture, so don't leave it out."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 12 muffins
Serves:: 12

ingredients

2 ¹⁄₂ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1 ¹⁄₄ cups milk
¹⁄₃ cup vegetable oil (I use olive)
¹⁄₃ cup honey (maple syrup works too)
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 ¹⁄₂ cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)

directions

Combine first 4 dry ingredients in a small bowl, sifting well.
Combine egg, milk, oil honey, and lemon rind in a large bowl.
Add dry ingredients.
Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in cranberries.
Spoon batter into greased muffin tins. Bake at 400 F for 20-25 min or until golden.

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Reviews

Since we do love lemons (not to mention the cranberries, as well!) I took Mikekey's suggestion & upped the amount of lemon zest to a full tablespoon AND added a bit of lemon extract as well! Lemon & cranberry make a very satisfying combo, & these muffins were wonderfully satisfying! Many thanks for sharing this great recipe! [Made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in this Spring's round of Pick A Chef]

Sydney Mike
These have a nice, chewy texture and are not too sweet, but need more lemon flavor. I will try more zest and perhaps some lemon extract next time. Made for Spring 2008 PAC.

Outta Here
I used maple syrup. And didn't change the amount of lemon zest. But after reading the reviews now I wish I had use more lemon zest. Because it's true that the muffins didn't taste a lot of lemon. But overall they were great. The texture was perfect. Thanks candaceshaw :) Made for Cookbook tag game

Boomette

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candaceshaw

I'm the Director of a small Ontario folk festival, a working artist, videographer, host, and jill-of-all-trades. I love good work, good friends, good wine, and good food. I'm currently self-employed, and really enjoying it. I like cooking, and especially baking from scratch. I tried making croissants for Christmas morning, and they worked beautifully!

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