Cardamom Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
Indulge in the cozy embrace of autumn any time of the year with these Spiced Cranberry-Pumpkin Delights. Crafted by the culinary imagination of Kryn Contello, this muffin recipe marries the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and cardamom with the tangy zest of fresh cranberries. Each bite takes you on a journey through a symphony of textures and tastes, making it more than just a treat—it's an experience. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a sweet end to your day, these muffins are sure to become a cherished part of your baking repertoire.
by Kryn Contello
Serves: 18
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 11/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup pumpkin
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup oat flour (or regular)
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 T. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp. cardamom
- 4 ounces cinnamon applesauce
- 11/4 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
Prep and Preheat: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously greasing your muffin pans to ensure easy removal of the muffins after baking.
Wet Ingredients Mix: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 slightly beaten eggs, 1¼ cups of sugar, ½ cup of canola oil, 1 cup of pumpkin puree, and 4 ounces of cinnamon applesauce until well combined and smooth.
Dry Ingredients Assembly: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, ¼ cup of oat flour (you can substitute with regular flour if needed), 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice, and ¼ teaspoon of cardamom, creating a harmonious blend of dry ingredients.
Combine and Mix: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into it. Gently fold the ingredients together until just mixed, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
Add Cranberries: Gently fold in 1¼ cups of chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter to ensure each muffin is studded with bursts of tart cranberry flavor.
Bake to Perfection: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans, filling each cup about ¾ full. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool and Enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Spiced Cranberry-Pumpkin Delights warm or at room temperature, savoring the perfect blend of spices, pumpkin, and cranberries.