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    Home » Recipes » Freezer Friendly

    Easy Cranberry Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

    Updated: Jan 26, 2025 · Published: Oct 15, 2023 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    Servings 18 muffins
    Prep 10 minutes mins
    Cook 25 minutes mins

    These easy cranberry pumpkin muffins are light, moist, and full of pumpkin spice flavor and dried cranberries. The pumpkin muffins are quick to prepare and a great go-to snack

    Cranberry pumpkin muffins are stacked on a striped linen napkin.

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    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🧾  Ingredient List
    • 🍲 Equipment
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success
    • 📋 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 📖 Variations
    • ❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
    • 🥣 Serving Suggestions
    • 🍽 Similar recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Cranberry pumpkin muffins are quick and easy to prepare.
    • Make a double batch and freeze some for later.

    🧾  Ingredient List

    • all-purpose flour
    • granulated white sugar
    • pumpkin pie spice
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • eggs
    • pumpkin puree
    • vegetable oil
    • dried cranberries 
    • non-stick baking spray

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    🍲 Equipment

    • 12-count muffin tin
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Spoons and Cups
    • Whisk
    • Ice Cream Scoop
    • cupcake liners

    🔪 Instructions

    This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

    Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray. set aside.

    Step 2: In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients, flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Set aside.

    Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to mix and combine the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil.

    Step 4: Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just blended.

    Step 5: Stir in dried cranberries.

    Step 6: Use an ice cream scoop to fill the prepared muffin tins ¾ the way full.

    Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin will come out clean.

    Let the muffins cool on a wire cooling rack.

    Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins on a linen cloth.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success

    • Be sure to use pumpkin puree. Do not use pumpkin pie filling.
    • Always check the expiration date on ingredients, especially baking powder. You want to use fresh ingredients.

    📋 Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I get moist muffins?

    Mix wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls. Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
    Overworking the batter will make the muffins dense.

    📖 Variations

    Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.

    Additions: A few options would be to add fresh chopped cranberries, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or raisins are a few variations.

    Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top of the muffins right before baking for additional crunch.

    ❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips

    Leftovers: The muffins can be kept on the counter in an airtight covered container for up to 3 days.

    Freezer Instructions: These cranberry pumpkin muffins freeze really well.

    Place the muffins on a large baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to partially freeze. The muffins can then be kept in a freezer-safe storage bag for up to 3 months. (Partially freezing them ensures the muffins will not stick together.

    Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

    Cranberry pumpkin muffins on a striped linen napkin.

    🥣 Serving Suggestions

    Serve these muffins along with a pumpkin spice latte for a tasty breakfast treat.

    Having a brunch, serve veggie egg scramble along with these muffins.

    Instant Pot Egg Bites are great to make ahead just like these cranberry pumpkin muffins.

    🍽 Similar recipes

    • Easy Cranberry Orange Muffins are another delicious quick muffin recipe.
    • Lemon Raspberry Muffins are delicious and tasty and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
    • Quick Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls made with crescent rolls.
    • Pumpkin Banana Bread uses pumpkin puree and is a quick bread that is always a favorite.

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    Pumpkin Muffins with dried cranberries on a baking rack with dried cranberries and a bowl of pumpkin puree on the side.

    Easy Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins

    Homemade Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins are easy to make and taste delicious! In about 30 minutes you have light and fluffy muffins. These muffins are also great for breakfast, brunch, or bring to a pot-luck!
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    Course: Baking
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cranberry pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cranberry muffins, pumpkin muffins
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    cooling time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 18 muffins
    Calories: 130kcal
    Author: Eileen Kelly

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    Equipment Needed:

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    • 12-count muffin tin
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Spoons and Cups
    • Whisk
    • Ice Cream/Cookie Scoops, various sizes
    • cupcake liners

    Ingredients

    Dry ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cups granulated sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1 cup canned, pumpkin puree, solid packed
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ½ cup dried cranberries note 1
    • non-stick baking spray
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray. Note 2, set aside.
    • In a medium size mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients, flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda,
    • In a separate large bowl, using a whisk, combine eggs, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil until smooth.
    • Stir in dried cranberries. Slow whisk in dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just blended.
    • Use an ice cream scoop to fill the prepared muffin tins ¾ the way full.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin will come out clean.

    NOTES

    Be sure to check Variations, Expert Tips, and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
    Note 1: Dried cranberries are awesome but feel free to substitute chocolate chips or other dried fruit such as blueberries, cherries, or apricot. Even fresh cranberries can be used in this recipe. 
    Note 2: I use silicone muffin pans and I don't need to use cupcake liners when I spray the pan with non-stick spray. 
    Note 3: Chopped nuts can be added in as well. Pecans and walnuts would be tasty. 
    • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2149IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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