Pumpkin Ginger Nut Muffins

filled with spice!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F In a medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda.
2. 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.
3. 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.