CRANBERRY HARVEST MUFFINS 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/4 cups whole milk 2 extra-large eggs 1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries 1/2 cup medium-diced Calimyrna figs 3/4 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted and skinned 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 3/4 cup granulated sugar

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir quickly just to combine. Add the cranberries, figs, hazelnuts, and both sugars and stir just to distribute the fruits, nuts, and sugar evenly throughout the batter.

Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned on the top and a toothpick comes out clean.

Makes 18 large muffins.

[The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, Ina Garten]