Ingredients

  • FOR THE MUFFINS:
  • 2 cups Flour, All Purpose
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Orange Zest
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg, Ground
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, Ground
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ginger, Ground
  • 1/2 cups Shortening
  • 3/4 cups Orange Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure Is Best)
  • 2 whole Large Eggs, Beaten
  • 1-1/2 cup Chopped Cranberries
  • 1-1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional)
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  • FOR THE SPREAD:
  • 1 can Whole Cranberry Sauce (8 Oz)
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cups Butter Or Margarine

Method

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease a 12 cup and a 6 cup muffin tin.
  • 2. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.
  • Cut in shortening; then stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. Pour batter into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown. Cool.
  • 3. Prepare the topping in a saucepan over low heat by whisking together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and margarine. Cook until heated and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and serve as a spread for the muffins.