Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffins

Name: Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling); 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; Coarse sugar, if desired

15 Minutes Prep 40 Minutes Total
12 Servings
300 Calories per Serving

Brighten breakfast—or mid-afternoon, for that matter—with these pumpkin muffins filled with dried cranberries and chopped pecans. Ginger and cinnamon add delicious warmth and depth.

Ingredient List

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Coarse sugar, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or line with paper baking cups.
In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Stir in pumpkin, oil, eggs, cranberries and pecans just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle coarse sugar evenly over batter in each cup.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove muffins from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

Tips

Try these muffins with dried cherries instead of cranberries.
Take care not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins with peaked tops and tunnels inside.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 14g 21%, Saturated Fat 2g 10%, Cholesterol 35mg 12%, Sodium 180mg 8%, Potassium 100mg 3%, Total Carbohydrate 40g 13%, Dietary Fiber 2g 9%, Vitamin A 60%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 8%, Iron 10%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 6%, Thiamin 15%, Riboflavin 10%, Niacin 8%, Vitamin B6 2%, Folic Acid 8%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 4%, Phosphorus 8%, Magnesium 4%, Zinc 4%, Selenium 15%, Copper 6%, Manganese 25%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 300, Calories from Fat 120, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 7g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 2g, Sugars 21g, Protein 4g, Beta-Carotene 90%, Omega-3 1/2g, Carbohydrate Choice 2 1/2, Starch 1 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 2 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 1oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 2tsp