MINCEMEAT MUFFINS

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My love of mincemeat lead me to this muffin recipe at another site. Apples,pecans and cinnamon complement the mincemeat to produce a moist delicious muffin. Eaten warm with the apple-cinnamon glaze, these are a wonderful treat, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.

Provided by Carrie Ann

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 large egg
3/4 cup apple juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/3 cups bottled mincemeat
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup icing sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 -4 teaspoons apple juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together egg, juice and oil;stir in mincemeat and apple.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and cinnamon; stir in sugar.
  • Add dry ingredients and pecans to egg mixture and blend just until combined.
  • Fill a greased 12 1/2-cup muffin pan and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle come out clean.
  • Turn muffins out onto rack to cool 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl whisk together icing sugar, cinnamon and 3 teaspoons of juice until smooth, adding enough of remaining teaspoon of juice to make a spreadable glaze.
  • Spread glaze over tops of warm muffins.
  • These muffins are best served warm or at room temperature.
  • Muffins can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 109.2, Carbohydrate 58.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 33.4, Protein 3.3

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