Grand marniercranberry nut muffins
Grand Marnier>Cranberry Nut Muffins recipe
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These Grand Marnier cranberry nut muffins are a delightful treat that perfectly balance the tanginess of cranberries with the richness of Grand Marnier liqueur. Packed with crunchy nuts, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make. The combination of citrusy Grand Marnier and tart cranberries creates a burst of flavors in every bite. Enjoy them as a breakfast indulgence or as a sweet snack with a cup of tea or coffee.Keywords: muffins, Grand Marnier, cranberry, nut, recipe
Grand marniercranberry nut muffins details
- Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 1-1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter or shortening
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
- 1-1/2 cups chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup Grand Marnier
Soak dried cranberries in 1/2 cup Grand Marnier and 1/2 cup orange juice overnight. In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and baking soda. Cut in butter with pastry cutter or two knives. In a separate bowl, mix juice, vanilla, and slightly beaten eggs. Combine with dry mixture. Drain cranberries and add to mixture. Fold in nuts.
Fill well-greased muffin tins. Bake in 350 degree oven. Bake 2-1/2 inch muffins (18 muffins) for 25 minutes or 3-1/2 inch muffins (9 muffins) for 28 minutes. Serve with cranberry nut butter.
Notes: Garnish with twisted slice of orange and sprig of nutmeg geranium. The secret is in the marinating of the cranberries!
Serves: 8 Preparation time: 30 minutes
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