Cranberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins
Why I Love This Recipe
Great way to use up that leftover bag of cranberries!
Ingredients You'll Need
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, warmed to room temperature
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.; line a 12- cup muffin pan with paper cups.
In a small bowl, blend together the sugar and the lemon peel. Set aside 1/2 cup.
In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup lemon-sugar and 1/4 cup flour. With a fork, cut in 2 tablespoons of cold butter until the mixture is crumbly.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, butter, egg, and vanilla.
Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour. Stir until just combined. Fold in the cranberries.
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched.
