Cranberry Orange Muffins

These cranberry orange muffins are soft, moist, and flavorful, filled with tart, juicy cranberries and bright orange juice and zest. Add a quick orange glaze for an extra pop of citrus flavor! Jump to RecipeThese cranberry orange muffins are moist and tender, with juicy, ruby red cranberries in every bite. Fresh orange juice and zest fill the batter with citrus flavor, and an optional orange glaze gives them a zesty pop. I love these muffins for breakfast on any fall or winter morning, but they’re especially perfect for the holidays. They’d be a delicious way to kick off Thanksgiving or Christmas!I adapted this cranberry orange muffins recipe from my favorite cranberry orange bread. Just like that recipe, these are easy to make with basic ingredients and equipment (you can mix up the batter in minutes!). I hope you love them as much as I do.Why You’ll Love These Cranberry Orange Muffins You can use fresh or frozen cranberries. I’ve tried them both ways, with nearly identical results! They get an extra dose of orange. I originally tested this recipe with the zest of 1 orange, around the same amount I use in my cranberry orange bread. They weren’t quite as citrusy as I was hoping, so...