DATE AND RAISIN MUFFINS

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A dark, moist old-fashioned muffin, full of fruit. A recipe from a torn and tattered 1984 magazine insert of "Old Family Favourites". I usually double the batch and freeze some for a quick breakfast on the go.

Provided by Granny T

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup dates, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In saucepan, combine raisins, dates and water. Boil gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes, let cool for a few minutes.
  • Cream together butter and sugar, beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Add fruit and its liquid.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt, stir into fruit mixture, mixing well.
  • Spoon into greased or paper-lined muffin tins, filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20 -25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.8, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 244.8, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 24.3, Protein 2.7

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