PUMPKIN GINGER NUT MUFFINS

Pumpkin Ginger Nut Muffins image

Provided by swirlycinnacakes

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup toasted walnuts or 1 cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons candied ginger, well chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F In a medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda.
Mix the pumpkin, melted butter, eggs, 1/4 cup of water, and spices together, then combine with the dry ingredients, until just incorporated. Do not over-mix. Fold in the candied ginger and chopped nuts.
Spoon mixture into a prepared muffin tin. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, it's done. Cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 250.6, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 17.2, Protein 4.3