Fresh Orange Muffins

This is my second favorite muffin recipe.  This recipe hits it out of the ballpark on taste, consistency, and simplicity of preparation.  I fold in chocolate chips in the batter at the end, and the only other modification I make is that I use about 3/4 of the peel instead of the whole orange peel, because I think the consistency is better that way.  I also always use whole wheat flour when I bake.  You have to try this recipe!  My kids go gaga for it every time I make it.

Ingredients Nutrition

• Servings

  12

• Units

  US

• 1 orange, quartered and seeds removed (with peel)
• ¹⁄₂ cup orange juice
• 1 large egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup butter or ¹⁄₂ cup margarine
• 1 ³⁄₄ cups all-purpose flour
• ³⁄₄ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F; spray a muffin tin (12) with non-stick cooking spray like Pam and set aside.
2. Put orange quarters in food processor (or blender) along with orange juice and process or blend until pureed.
3. Add egg and butter to food processor and combine; pour into large bowl.
4. Combine dry ingredients together in a separate bowl, then add all at once to orange mixture.
5. Stir to combine.
6. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes; remove from oven and let stand in tin for 5 minutes before removing muffins.

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Recipe taken from:  http://www.food.com/recipe/fresh-orange-muffins-14325