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Carrot Muffins With Raisins and Pecans

By Diana Rattray, About.com

At a Glance
Course : Bread, Breakfast, Cakes
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
 
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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

PREPARATION:

Line muffin tins -- 12 cups -- with paper liners. Heat orange juice just to the boiling point. Add raisins and remove from heat. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, beat sugar, oil, and eggs until well blended. Sift together the dry ingredients and add to first mixture, mixing until ingredients are moistened. Drain raisins and stir into the batter, then fold in chopped nuts and grated carrots.

Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full then bake in preheated 350° oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

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