The folks were recently here for a wee visit and brought loads of lovely cranberries with. Naturally thoughts went down the road of what should we make with all of these lovely red jewels. One can’t just eat them as is you know. Mom said she felt like a light spongy muffin and I said I had just the recipe for her. I was a teensy bit worried as I don’t believe my recipes are as good as Moms. It turns out Mom loved these muffins – yippee! So with that kind of approval, you can rest assured they are worth making.
Cranberry Muffins
Ingredients
1 cup cranberries
4 egg whites
110g butter
1 cup sugar
¾ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 tsp baking powder
1½ cups cake flour
¼ tsp salt
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Place the cranberries in a bowl and cover with boiling water.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar.
- Add the liquid alternating with the dry ingredients.
- Drain the cranberries and add to the mixture.
- Fold in the egg whites.
- Divide the mixture into 12 prepared muffins tins and bake for 15 minutes.
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Your ruby-filled muffins look delicious, Mandy. We’re heading into cranberry season and recipes like this one will be a welcome change from the customary sauces.
By: ChgoJohn on September 11, 2012
at 07:35
These would be even better using fresh cranberries John. I was thinking about making a pasta for dinner this evening – might go with whatever is in the fridge again and see if I can make another taste explosion. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 08:58
Love this recipe Mandy! I love the use of egg whites, which I’m sure makes for a moist and fluffy muffin. Just the way I like ‘em!
By: Karista on September 11, 2012
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These are super moist and fluffy Karista. Have a beautiful day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 08:59
one of my favourites for sure
By: Tandy on September 11, 2012
at 09:17
What a pity we aren’t close enough to share a couple of a cuppa. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 09:50
They look delicious and if they are mom approved…
By: Bluejellybeans on September 11, 2012
at 09:17
Exactly Giovanna. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 09:50
Gorgeous recipe my friend, perfect for an abundance of cranberries
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
By: Choc Chip Uru on September 11, 2012
at 09:54
Thanks CCU! Hope your studies are going well. Have a happy day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 10:02
Mum approval is the best!
By: Promenade Claire on September 11, 2012
at 10:02
Absolutely! Have an awesome day Claire.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 10:39
Hi! The muffins really look delicious! I can relate to your post: my mum is always bringing me fruit from her garden and I always panic because I have to look for new recipes to use up everything [when I don't give some of it to my friends].
By: Alex on September 11, 2012
at 10:50
Hi Alex, thanks for stopping by. I don’t think I will ever be as good a cook or baker as my Mom. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 11:17
Such pretty little muffins!
By: Lizzy (Good Things) on September 11, 2012
at 11:18
Thanks so much Lizzy. Have a happy day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 12:35
Ah Mandy they look and sound amazing. Now…if only I could jsut pop over and have a muffin and a coffe with you….:)
By: Chica Andaluza on September 11, 2012
at 11:20
Oh that would be awesome Tanya! Have a lovely day and I am so happy you are back up and running with your internet connection.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 12:36
These muffins have such smooth and light texture. Well done, Mandy!
By: Angie@Angie's Recipes on September 11, 2012
at 11:46
Thanks Angie, the muffin mixture is one of my favourites. Have a lovely day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 12:36
I also feel like my mother cooks so much better than I do. I love the look of your mum’s muffins – delicious! xx
By: hotlyspiced on September 11, 2012
at 13:10
It was fun being back in the kitchen with my mom; we always have so much fun. Have a super day Charlie.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 14:09
I just had breakfast but your fresh cranberry muffins are making me hungry again.
No matter how old we are, always feels good to receive mom’s approval.
By: Norma Chang on September 11, 2012
at 14:20
I’m sure you have space for just one muffin with your tea Norma. You absolutely right, mom’s approval is the best! Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 16:11
How fun cooking with mom. Like mother, like daughter. We never stop learning from them. Muffins look like they are calling me for a snack.
By: Bam's Kitchen on September 11, 2012
at 14:43
These are the perfect snack for with tea Bam. Have a lovely day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 16:12
This are so pretty for the fall! I think your mom and my mom should hang out, they sound like they’d have lots in common, lol! I can see why this recipe got your mom’s seal of approval!! xx
By: Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen on September 11, 2012
at 14:44
Seeing that our mom’s are going to be hanging out, I am coming along for the ride. Have a super day Smidge.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on September 11, 2012
at 16:13
Yum!!! And it’s almost cranberry season here. Thanks so much Mandy!!
xo
By: Sarah on September 11, 2012
at 20:32
Glad you like the recipe Sarah. Have a lovely day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 13, 2012
at 10:53
Yummy. I adore crannberries, Mandy.
They are beautiful, sweet memories from the Holidays. Xxxxxx
By: My Inner Chick on September 12, 2012
at 03:28
Best part with these Kim, is you can enjoy outside of the holidays too. Hope you are well. Love to you in MN.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on September 13, 2012
at 14:12
Mandy, these look so light and delicious! Love that you used the cake flour for a light texture. Feels like fall is coming on!!! Would love these on a chilly morning!
By: spicegirlfla on September 12, 2012
at 16:18
With a nice warming cup of tea on the side and you have a perfect morning. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 13, 2012
at 14:13
How cute and tasty looking. And you can’t go wrong when they are mom approved.
By: Kristy on September 12, 2012
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Absolutely Kristy – mom approved recipes are keepers! Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 13, 2012
at 14:13
I’ve been on a cranberry and bing cherry kick lately – this looks awesome!
By: zestybeandog on September 13, 2012
at 04:46
Don’t think I have had bing cherries before. Have a super day Jen.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 13, 2012
at 14:14
One of my all time favorites…cranberry muffins, and I can see why your mom loved them! I can’t wait until we have fresh cranberries so I can make these…maybe with a teensy bit of orange zest, too. Beautiful muffins.
By: bitsandbreadcrumbs on September 13, 2012
at 05:15
Ooh, Betsy, I love the idea of orange zest. Think I will have to make another batch asap! Have a happy day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 13, 2012
at 14:15
Why is it that Mom’s cooking always seems better? I laugh now when my daughter says that about my cooking when I think she actually comes up with more creative, excellent ideas.
These look beautiful.
By: dianeskitchentable on September 14, 2012
at 14:55
A mom’s cooking always has an extra something special – unconditional love maybe. Have a super weekend Diane.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 14, 2012
at 15:10
Wow, absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing =)
By: mydearbakes on September 14, 2012
at 15:35
Thanks mydearbakes, glad you like the muffins. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 14, 2012
at 20:43
So glad your mom liked them. They look so pretty!
By: Beth on September 17, 2012
at 04:20
Hi Beth, thanks for stopping by. You can’t beat moms approval! Have a super week ahead.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 17, 2012
at 07:20
Thanks for sharing such a nice and simple muffin recipe
By: rsmacaalay on September 17, 2012
at 09:57
Glad you like it Raymund. I am about to go and mix up a new batch. Have a happy day.
By: thecompletecookbook on September 17, 2012
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