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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake Muffins

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Transform your leftover cranberry sauce from the holidays into a delightful batch of Leftover Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake Muffins! These scrumptious muffins are perfect for breakfast or brunch, featuring moist layers of tangy cranberry, warm spices, and a crunchy crumb topping that adds texture and flavor. In just 40 minutes, you can create these bakery-style treats that are not only delicious but also versatile enough to enjoy any day of the week.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground green cardamom
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. For the crumb topping, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground green cardamom, a pinch of salt, and melted butter until crumbly; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. In another bowl, cream 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup white sugar and 1/3 cup light brown sugar until fluffy; add 2 eggs, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and 1/2 cup sour cream, and mix well.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture followed by gently stirring in 1 cup cranberry sauce.
  5. Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and top generously with crumb mixture.
  6. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
  • Author: Jennifer Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg