Pecan Cranberry Muffins

Submitted by SweetDivaMJ

"Another recipe I've had so long I can't remember specific details for my commentary.... I know they were good as I have it marked as a keeper! I think I'll make them soon - 'tis the season, after all!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 18

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar, divided
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

directions

1. Combine the cranberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.
2. Mix together flour, baking powder and salt and remaining sugar.
3. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles course crumbs.
4. Combine eggs and milk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened.
5. Fold in pecans, cranberries and lemon peel.
6. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full.
7. Bake at 400* for approximately 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done.