ORANGE MUFFINS WITH APRICOTS & CRANBERRIES

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A lo-fat muffin that tastes great. This is a "heavy" muffin - not light & fluffy, but tasty. To reduce fat & cholesterol I replaced the butter with Smart Balance regular (not light) spread and used 2 egg whites.

Provided by Chef Zephyr

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 38m

Yield 12-16 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or 4 tablespoons Smart Balance butter spread
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup orange juice
1 eggs or 2 egg whites
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 cup chopped dried apricot halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare muffin pans by spraying with oil or use paper liners. This recipe seems to make more than 12.
  • Combine first six ingredients. Can replace 1/4°C wheat germ with additional 1/4°C whole wheat flour.
  • Add butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Stir in the sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, combine orange juice & egg.
  • Add to flour mixture just until blended. Dough will be stiff.
  • Add cranberries and apricots.
  • Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake 18 minute until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into a muffin.
  • Cool 5 minutes & then remove from pan & completely cool on rack.

joe hall
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I've made these muffins several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Jonathan Skaggs
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These muffins are so good! I love the combination of orange, apricot, and cranberry. They're the perfect muffin for a quick breakfast or snack.


Zommy Collections
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These muffins are a great way to start the day. They're light and fluffy, and the orange flavor is a real pick-me-up.


Rola Zd
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I love these muffins! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Ahmad Wzr
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These muffins are delicious! The orange flavor is so refreshing and the apricots and cranberries add a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.


jahidul shain
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These muffins are so moist and flavorful. The orange zest really comes through. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mrs Lewis
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I made these muffins with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They turned out delicious and we'll definitely be making them again.


Solomon chizuru Perfect
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These muffins are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the combination of orange, apricot, and cranberry.


LALISA MANOBAN
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I'm not usually a fan of muffins, but these orange muffins with apricots and cranberries are amazing!


Sharon Melville
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These muffins are so good! I'll definitely be adding them to my regular muffin rotation.


Malaika Butt
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I made these muffins for my brunch guests and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Premshankar Thakur
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I've made these muffins several times now and they're always a hit with my family and friends. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!


Bandhan Movies
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These muffins are so moist and flavorful. I especially love the combination of orange, apricot, and cranberry.


Raza Ali
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Love these muffins! The orange flavor is so refreshing.


Ult Tiny
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These muffins are delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. Will definitely be making these again.


Sita Shahi
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I'm not a big fan of orange flavored baked goods, but these muffins changed my mind. The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Emilia occhiuto
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These are the best orange muffins I've ever had! The apricots and cranberries add a perfect touch of sweetness and tartness.


Laura Tillman
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I love how easy these muffins are to make. They're perfect for a quick and tasty breakfast or snack.


Free Bird
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These muffins were so moist and flavorful! The orange zest really shines through. I'll definitely be making these again.


Shaydon Ramanjee
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Scrumptious orange muffins with a delightful blend of apricot and cranberry flavors. My family loved them!


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