Date and Orange Muffins

Submitted by Chef #465934

"Got this recipe from my Mom. It's easy to make and the muffins are delicious. It sounds like a strange combination but believe me they are very good."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 12 18

ingredients

• 1 whole orange
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 cup sugar

directions

1. Cut orange in pieces and remove seeds. Do NOT peel. Drop into blender or food processor & blend until rind is finely ground. In a large bowl, mix juice, dates, egg & butter. Add the orange mixture & blend until well mixed.
2. Sift flour & remaining ingredients into a bowl. Pour orange mixture over this and stir lightly until mixed through.
3. Fill greased or paper lined muffin tins about 3/4 full. Bake at 400F for 15 to 18 minutes.