Cranberry Cupcakes Recipe

Cranberry Cupcakes. One of my favorite things. A few years ago at Thanksgiving, after making cranberry sauce, I had these great left over cranberries. I decided to add them to a cupcake recipe. It was amazing. Not too sweet, and worked well the day after with leftovers.

I recommend cream cheese frosting. The sweetness of the frosting blends well with the tartness of the cranberries.

If the grocer runs out of cranberries, keep in mind that you can also use dried cranberries for your cupcakes. You need to soak them in water for about 10 to 20 minutes before you begin baking. I prefer to soak them in sparkling grape juice. It will give your cranberry cupcake pizazz!

Cranberry Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup cranberries
  
• 6 tablespoons flour
  
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  
• 2 grates of fresh nutmeg
  
• 1 shake of salt
  
• 3 tablespoons butter - softened
  
• 1/3 cup sugar
  
• 1 egg beaten
  
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  
• 2 tablespoons light cream
  

Baking Instructions

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees
   
2. Line cupcake tins with paper or foil liners
   
3. Soak cranberries in boiling white grape juice, cover and set aside for 5 to 10 minutes
   
4. In a large bowl, sift the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cinnamon nutmeg and salt
   
5. In a separate bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluff add egg and vanilla
   
6. Add flour mixture and cream, blend well
   
7. Drain cranberries and gently pat dry with paper towel
   
8. Pour into 18 cups 2/3rds full
   
9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean
   
10. Cool completely
    

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
  
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
  
• 2 cups powdered sugar
  

1. Beat cream cheese, margarine and vanilla in medium bowl on low speed until smooth.
   
2. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable.
   
3. Decorate with a gel pen, or orange sprinkles.
4. Chocolate sprinkles also make this cupcake appealing and delightful to the palette.

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