Orange Rhubarb Muffins

BestTeenChef's Note:

These muffins are full of flavor with every bite and taste great served with homemade strawberry rhubarb jam or just eaten plain!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup oil
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange rind
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat over to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl combine the first 6 ingredients (dry).
3. Mix remaining ingredients in another bowl until blended; stir into flour mixture until just moistened.
4. Spoon batter into a greased or paper-lined muffin pan.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on rack.

Reviews

[Terri Newell]

I made a double batch last night, and they were delicious. Two changes....I added mixed dried fruit [craisins/raisins/currants] instead of nuts, and I sprinkled about 1/2tsp white sugar on top of each muffin before baking. My double batch yielded 24 large muffins.

[Chabear01]

MMMMM this recipe makes up easy, and is so darned delicious. Everyone here gave it a 5 wishing they could give it more. I personally wish my rhubarb in the garden wasn't just in it's first year, so I could make this more often. Thank You for a really great keeper of a recipe, the next time I make them I am gonna frost them with a cream cheese frosting.