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Orange Cranberry Gems Recipe

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I often make these muffins ahead of time so then can be quickly reheated for a breakfast treat. The orange flavor is delightful.

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12 Servings
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
3/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, orange juice, butter and orange peel; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans.
Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 225 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 248 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Orange Cranberry Gems published in Country February/March 2005, p49