Cranberry Yam Muffins Recipe

Delightfully spiced Cranberry Yam Muffins, perfect for the holidays! This recipe, inspired by Taste of Home's 2008 Best Holiday Recipes, combines the sweetness of cranberries with the earthy warmth of yams for a festive treat. These muffins are incredibly moist and flavorful, making them a delicious addition to your breakfast or brunch table.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 152.7 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Yam Muffins

  • 1 ½ cups All Purpose Flour
  • ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ cup Milk
  • 1 cup cooked and mashed Yam (about 1 medium)
  • ¼ cup melted Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen Cranberries

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How to Make Cranberry Yam Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, ½ cup milk, 1 cup cooked and mashed yams (about 1 medium yam), and ¼ cup melted unsalted butter.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries.
  6. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about halfway full with batter. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the tops.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy! These muffins are best enjoyed fresh.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

14g

Carbs

8g

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