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Orange Cranberry Gems

Name: Orange Cranberry Gems
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 3/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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Total Time

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

Makes

1 dozen

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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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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 zest; 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 in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 225 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Orange Cranberry Gems

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