The recipe for this week should have been a part of my holiday muffin series for many reasons…
Oh well, better late than never. Here is what I did with my Cranberry Hazelnut White Chocolate Muffins:
The cranberries were soaked in warm apple juice instead of boiling water so that they ended up nice and plump, retaining all that sweet apple flavor. When it came to the list of spices, I unsurprisingly reduced the ginger and upped the cinnamon and what I liked most was the sweet and crumby topping. I switched pecans in the muffin and the topping too. In the muffin it was just a bit of white chocolate but for the topping it was a combination of hazelnut and white chocolate.
Plump berries with a hint of apple, warm spices and a sweet crumble – These are the perfect bite sized treats for Thanksgiving. I totally recommend these for breakfast with a citrus liqueur butter.
- 1 cup (140g) dried cranberries (craisins)
- 2 cups (300g) self-raising flour
- ¾ cup (155g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (70g) white chocolate
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 11/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup (185ml) buttermilk
- ½ cup (125ml) vegetable oil
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Line 12 x ⅓-cup (80ml) capacity muffin pans with paper cases.
- Place the cranberries in a heatproof bowl and cover with warm apple juice. Set aside for 10 minutes to soak. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, white chocolate, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cranberries.
- In a measuring jug, whisk buttermilk, oil and egg until combined.
- Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and stir until just combined (do not overmix). Spoon evenly among the lined pans.
- Combine all the ingredients for the crumble a small bowl and sprinkle over the muffins.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when tested. Turn onto a wire rack. Serve warm.
I’m also sharing this post with Roxana’s Chocolate Party. The theme for this month is cranberry and chocolate. Make sure you hop over to see all the other delicious goodies.
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Happy Baking!
Soaking the cranberries in apple juice is pure genius! And that topping is to die for!
look at how beautifully decorated these muffins are! I am in awe, seriously. The flavorful soaked cranberries, the glorious white chocolate, the crumble, hazelnuts – I am in heaven this morning!!! I want to jump through the screen and eat one =) yay #muffinmonday!
OMG … These look amazing … I love cranberries and this is the perfect way to use them :-)
That’s a fantastic idea with the apple juice! These muffins are perfect for the holidays :)
I LOVE the combination of cranberries and white chocolate together! What a great little muffin!!
Just today I was looking at a recipe for cranberries and white chocolate cookies…its a combination i am very keen to try.. and like the idea of soaking the cranberries in apple juice.. and the hazelnut-white chocolate crumb.. perfect!!
Oh man, these muffins look phenom! I love that you combined hazelnuts with cranberries and white chocolate. Totally delish!
I adore white chocolate + cranberries together, and I can only imagine how fabulous the flavors are with the hazelnuts. Great idea with the applesauce too. Seriously, Christmas has met its muffin match.
The white chocolate streusel looks to die for!
Wow. Completely gorgeous.
Such a decadent and delicious muffin recipe :)
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Love these muffins, perfect for #ChocolateParty!
What a pretty and tasty muffin! The topping looks delicious.
These muffins not only looks great but I am sure they taste as good as they look. Must be tried asap:)
For those of us who are challenged when it comes to converting 200 degrees C into Fahrenheit … I’ve used a couple of on-line conversion sites and come up with 392 degrees F. Sooo… should that be rounded up to 400 degrees F?
Thanks!
Yep! 400F would be perfect. :)
Great idea to add the white chocolate chips to the crumble. These look delish!
These look and sound amazing!!!! Great idea to soak the cranberries in apple juice…yum!
Oh great idea about soaking the berries in apple juice. I will have to try that trick. These would sure please any guests for the holidays!
I liked that you soaked the cranberries in apple juice. I was thinking of soaking my cherries in rum…maybe next time lol! Your topping looks so crunchy, sweet and delicious!
Oh, be still my heart. You’ve combined my favorite nut and the only kind of chocolate I like into a muffin. Holiday baking; pffft! These are for year round consumption at my house!
cranberries and white chocolate is a wonderful combination- throw in the hazelnuts and I am drooling!
These look just perfect! Soaking the cranberries in the juice, what a great idea!
I skipped the topping altogether but, now, seeing yours, I am so sorry I did! What a gorgeous muffin! Cranberry and white chocolate is one of my favorite combinations.
What lovely babies! Those muffins must be heavenly.
Cheers,
Rosa
Oh wow,you’re coming with one amazing muffins after another :)These look fantastic!I love the cranberry white chocolate combo and the hint of ginger sounds amazing :)
i love that you soaked the cranberries in apple juice!! these are some stunning muffins!!
I love love love the topping!!
Ooh, I love anything with white chocolate!
I’m so happy to see cranberries in these – yummm!!!
I have got to get some cranberry in my cooking… these look lovely. :)
I had considered white chocolate, too. YUM! And hazelnuts! Great combination!
Gorgeous muffins. Cranberry and white chocolate is such a great combo.
cranberry and white chocolate is such a great combination. tart and sweet at the same time. very nice job. love your photos.
Wonderful holiday treat!
I love this time of year, everything cranberries~~~ yummy!!
Perfect is the word I would use to describe these also.
Those muffins are making me drool!Very generous toppings!
You sure know how to make delicious and cute muffins :)
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I love all the combination in these muffins! Lovely holiday theme muffins!
ooh these look so good!! I love white chocolate!!
The flavors in these cupcakes go so well together! And that soaking in apple juice tip is wonderful.
Fantastic looking muffins. I will definitely have to try these. Your photos are fantastic. I love that you plumped up the cranberries with apple juice! What a great idea.