CITRUS PECAN MUFFINS

Citrus Pecan Muffins image

"My sister-in-law graciously shared the recipe for these delicious muffins," notes Maya McLane from Valdosta, Georgia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 cups reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup orange marmalade
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a bowl, combine biscuit mix and sugar. In a small bowl, beat the egg, orange juice and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans and marmalade. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter., Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.