Fresh Cranberry Orange Muffins

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
3. 3
   In another bowl, whisk together orange juice, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until well blended.
4. 4
   Pour wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold until just combined (batter will be thick and lumpy).
5. 5
   Gently fold in the fresh cranberries.
6. 6
   Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle each with coarse sugar if desired.
7. 7
   Bake 20–22 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!