ORANGE CRANBERRY GEMS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 225 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.