I was low on bread this morning, so I decided to try this recipe for Orange Marmalade Muffins. It is sweet and the flavor of orange is not overpowering. I might sprinkle some orange zest in next time. Still, we enjoyed them and it was a nice change.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup sweet orange marmalade
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 whole eggs, beaten
Topping:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbs brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Sift together the flour, granulated sugar and baking powder. Place the flour mixture in a mixing bowl. Cut butter and shortening into dry ingredients.
Mix the marmalade, orange juice and vanilla in a small bowl. Pour the marmalade mixture into the flour mixture. Pour the eggs into the bowl. Mix all ingredients together gently.
For the topping: Mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a small bowl.
Fill muffin pans with batter. Sprinkle 1 heaping teaspoon of topping ingredients over each muffin.
Bake until done, 20 to 22 minutes. Remove the muffins from the pan and cool on a wire rack. Eat warm or at room temperature.