zucchini, cranberry and pecan muffins

Name: Zucchini, Cranberry and Pecan Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 - eggs, beaten; 2/3 cup(s) unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 3 cup(s) zucchini, grated; 3 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; pinch(es) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground; 1 1/3 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) pecans, in pieces; 1 cup(s) dried cranberries; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil (only if batter is too dry)

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Darci Juris

Scottsdale, AZ

Updated on Nov 8, 2011

It’s that time of year when my friend’s garden is overflowing with giant zucchini’s and winter squash. Obliged to take some off of her hands, I decided to make the perfect zucchini muffins. These are simply delicious, and make a great choice in the morning with coffee or tea. If you feel like getting even more creative, substitute half the zucchini for grated carrots; and/or substitute the cranberries with dates.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 2 loaves or 24 muffins

Ingredients

2 - eggs, beaten
2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups zucchini, grated
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
pinch salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 cup pecans, in pieces
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (only if batter is too dry)

How To Make zucchini, cranberry and pecan muffins

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon and sugar.
Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine eggs, butter, vanilla and lemon juice. Toss with the zucchini.
Step 4

Mix wet ingredients into dry. If batter seems to dry and sticky, add the vegetable oil, blend well. Fold in pecans and cranberries.
Step 5

Line muffin pan with muffin cups, or lightly butter or spray with baking oil, each muffin cup. Fill each cup all the way. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. To make a loaf, grease and flour a loaf pan, bake for 30-40 minutes.
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