Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners; set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.

Step 3

In a small bowl or 2-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk the orange juice milk, butter, eggs, and orange zest together until well combined.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients in. Stir with a silicone spatula until almost fully combined.

Step 5

Add the cranberries and gently fold them into the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups and sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar if using.

Step 7

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.

Step 8

Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.