This week, we were assigned to bake date & orange muffins. I’m not a fan of dates so I subbed them with another orange combo, cranberries. I was excited bu I was afraid of how these would turn out. Namely because the batter was not as watery as the previous muffins I had made. Maybe it was the wheat flour instead of white? I double checked & yes, every ingredient was included at the right measurement. So I just put the muffins in the oven & hoped for the best.
To my relief, the muffins turned out very well. They were the most rustic looking ones I’ve made so far. Looking something similar to what I’d find at a Cracker Barrel restaurant. Those of you who have been know what I mean.
I liked the fall flavors of the cranberry & orange. The orange with its summer sweetness cut through the tartness of the cranberries. It wasn’t as moist as I thought it would be so I added a pat of butter & it did the trick. I’d make these again but maybe not cook them as long, maybe they’d be more moist.
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted & cooled
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: 12 muffins
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Love cranberry and orange! Its a perfect pairing!
Baker Street recently posted..Muffin Monday: Orange Date Muffins
It sure is! I’d ogle at these type of muffins every day I worked at Starbucks, but never ate them!
great combo and your muffins came out looking lovely! i was weary of the whole wheat too so i used whole wheat pancake mix that made the muffins extra fluffy
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Hmm, gotta try that pancake mix idea. Sounds very interesting! Thanks for the kind words :)
Great looking rustic muffins:) Agree on the moistness – I either overbaked or skimped a bit on the measurements, some more juice would have probably fixed it!
elena @3greenonions recently posted..Orange Date Muffins
Yeah I think some more juice would’ve fixed it. I was literally a hair under what the measurement for the juice was. I didn’t think it would screw it up that badly! They tasted good though, just needed some butter.
Love the classic combo of cranberries and orange. You muffins look gorgeous! Great domed tops…I’m jealous :( My gluten-free muffins always lack that nice rise…
Stay-At-Home-Chef recently posted..Muffin Monday: Orange Date Muffins
Aw I thought your muffins looked good! Very unique :)
The batter really is quite different, huh? This is how the Carrot Spice muffins were, too. I’m really starting to prefer it, though! Love that rustic texture! :)
Your muffins look lovely!
Thanks! This was the first time I cooked with whole wheat flour. Think I’ll use it again. It’s healthy right?
Cranberries is perfect with orange so I’m sure dates are not missed here. They look great with those domed tops. YUM!
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Thanks so much! :) I appreciate it.
looks lovely
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Thanks much! Your muffins look good too.
Love orange and cranberry combination, it’s a great combination. I’ve made orange/cranberry scones, thanks for the idea of making the muffins!
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No prob, thanks for stopping by. I’d love to be able to make my own scones!
I know I am behind on reading blogs, but I can’t believe I missed this. Look at those GORGEOUS muffins!!! Seriously want one right now! Hugs, Terra
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No worries on the lateness. I appreciate comments all the time :) Thanks :)