Cranberry Oatmeal Orange and Spice Tea Muffins
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Not only are these Cranberry Oatmeal Orange and Spice Tea Muffins visually appealing but they are full of the flavors of Fall. Made with aromatic brewed Orange and Spice Bigelow Tea. Take a deep breath in of the spicy deliciousness this tea has to offer.
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It’s no secret that my favorite flavor combos are orange and cranberry. So when I was shopping at Walmart for tea and saw this Orange and Spice Bigelow Tea I immediately knew I wanted to add cranberries to the mix. And make some amazing muffins.
I used some fresh cranberries that I had thrown in the freezer from last year. I always make sure I buy at least one extra bag for baking when they’re not in season. If you can’t find fresh or frozen cranberries you can also use dried. I just love the pop of flavor fresh cranberries bring to a recipe. By the way I also keep a large bag of dried cranberries in the freezer too! REMINDER: Fresh cranberries are sour don’t forget to add some sugar.
Freshly brewed Orange and Spice Tea is the secret to these muffins.
And then soaking the oats in the brewed tea! 🙂
For this recipe I used large cake molds with TWO scoops of batter. More delicious muffin per person but you can use the regular size too. I have instructions for both.
They came out so beautiful I almost hated to put a glaze on them. Wait, I said ALMOST. 🙂
WARNING!!! Drizzle the glaze on the muffins DO NOT drink! No, I didn’t drink it. 😉
So, I’ve talked about the muffins and how much I love the cranberry and orange flavors but I can’t even describe the yummy goodness of the glaze! Made with cream cheese, butter, brewed tea and sugar. Okay, I guess that says it all. 🙂
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Cranberry Oatmeal Orange and Spice Tea Muffins
An incredible muffin recipe with orange zest, cranberries and brewed orange spice tea.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brewed Bigelow Orange and Spice Tea (two bags)
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- zest from one orange
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, sliced
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
For the Glaze:
- 3 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 5 to 6 tablespoons brewed Bigelow Orange and Spice Tea (1 tea bag)
Instructions
For the Muffins:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line muffin pans with 24 cupcake liners OR 11 2 3/4-inch x 2-inch cupcake molds
- In a medium bowl add the oats, brewed tea, milk and orange zest.
- Stir to combine and set aside for 20 minutes.
- Place sliced cranberries in a small bowl, sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over cranberries and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add the eggs and oil to the oatmeal mixture; stir to combine.
- Add the oatmeal mixture to the flour mixture; stir until combined.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Scoop into prepared muffin pans.
TIP: For regular size muffins use an ice cream scoop. For the larger size cupcake molds use 2 ice cream scoops.
- Bake regular size 20 to 25 minutes AND large 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool on rack.
For the Glaze:
- Cream together the cream cheese and butter.
- Mix in vanilla.
- Blend in the sugar.
- Add the tea 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches a drizzle consistency.
- Use a large spoon and drizzle over muffins.
Notes
This recipe is from Lady Behind The Curtain
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That looks like a great recipe for Christmas! Yum.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Good Morning Sheryl, I am popping over to visit you from Miz Helen’s Country Cottage and I am so pleased I have as your Cranberry, Oatmeal and Orange Muffins look perfect.
I am going to take your advice. When cranberries are in season, towards Christmas time, I am going to buy extra to freeze as I just know my family will love these muffins.
I have enjoyed my visit so I have become a new follower.
Best Wishes to you from England.
Daphne
Aww you’re so sweet Daphne, Thanks so much for visiting! 🙂
Oooo….that glaze over those muffins looks amazing, Sheryl! Pinning!
I love these! Will fall peeking around the corner, this is perfect timing. Pinning to make!! Visiting from #FoodieFridays!
I love your Tea Muffins, Sheryl they look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks for coming and linking up at #The Weekend Social Sheryl. Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST The Midnight Baker ! I hope to see you there!
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These look like bakery muffins….they’re so beautiful, Sheryl!
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
Thank You! 🙂
Hi Sheryl
Your recipe for Bigelow Cranberry Oatmeal Orange & Spice Tea Muffins sounds wonderful. Will give it a try. My favorite tea is Celestial Cinnamon Apple Spice, which is blended in Boulder Colorado. You might want to give it a try
Thank you
Denise
They look beautiful! Where do you find the cake molds. Thank you for all your wonderful recipes! Happy New Year!!
Hi Mary, I found those at my local bakery supply store. I’m sure you can find them online. Here is a website I love to order from: http://welcomehomebrands-px.rtrk.com/collections/everyday