Description
Thanksgiving Cornbread Muffins Stuffed with Cranberries are a delightful twist on the classic cornbread. These muffins are infused with a slightly sweet cornbread batter, and each one is stuffed with a tangy cranberry filling, which is the star of the show. They’re not only perfect for Thanksgiving dinner but also work wonderfully as a breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
For the Cornbread Batter
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
â…“ cup granulated sugar (or honey for a natural sweetener)
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
â…“ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but adds warmth)
For the Cranberry Filling
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon orange juice or water
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional but lovely for a holiday twist)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven:
Set to 400°F (200°C).
Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Make the cranberry filling:
In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and orange juice.
Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
Remove from heat, stir in orange zest, and let cool.
3. Prepare the cornbread batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
4. Assemble the muffins:
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup.
Add 1 teaspoon of cranberry filling in the center.
Top with another tablespoon of batter, covering the cranberries completely.
If desired, add a tiny dollop of cranberry filling on top for decoration.
5. Bake:
Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center (avoiding the cranberry pocket) comes out clean.
Let cool slightly before removing from the pan.
6. Serve warm:
Delicious on their own, or with honey butter, orange butter, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
These festive muffins are the perfect blend of sweet and savory for your holiday table. Enjoy them warm with butter or a drizzle of honey for a cozy Thanksgiving treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210 kcal