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Orange Cranberry Muffins

Orange and cranberries are a perfect pairing. Transport yourself to a New England bed and breakfast with these sweet and tart little gems.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

2

cups granulated sugar, plus 2 teaspoons for sprinkling (optional)

1

tablespoon Ener-G egg replacer mixed with 1/4 cup rice milk

1

cup orange juice

2

teaspoons orange zest

3

tablespoons canola oil

3

cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19)

3

/4 teaspoon xanthan gum

4

teaspoons double-acting baking powder

1

/2 teaspoon salt

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with 12 muffin liners.

    Step 2

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 2 cups of the sugar and the egg replacer, mixing on medium speed for about 30 seconds.

    Step 3

    Add the orange juice, orange zest, and canola oil. Mix for about 30 seconds.

    Step 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour mix, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

    Step 5

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

    Step 6

    Turn off the mixer and fold in the cranberries.

    Step 7

    Fill the liners to the rim with batter. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar.

    Step 8

    Bake in the center of the oven 35 to 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Bake until lovely golden brown on top and a skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. You may need to gently run a butter knife under the edges of the muffin tops to loosen them slightly.

Allergen-Free Baker's Handbook