CLEMENTINE POPPY SEED MUFFINS

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Clementines are a small citrus fruit related to oranges that grow in Spain and north Africa. They are found in Canadian supermarkets in vast quantities during the Christmas season. If you can't get clementines, substitute mandarins.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Citrus

Time 35m

Yield 10 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup poppy seed
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 clementines
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda.
  • Finely grate the rind of 2 of the clementines; add to the bowl.
  • Peel all the clementines and coarsely chop segments to make about 1 cup; add to the flour mixture and toss to coat.
  • Whisk together the yogurt, eggs and butter.
  • Pour over the flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
  • Spoon into 10 greased or paper-lined muffin cups, filling two-thirds full.
  • Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and the tops are firm to the touch.
  • Let cool in the pan on a rack for 5 minutes; transfer to a rack and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 55.5, Sodium 265.8, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 17.3, Protein 6.1

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