CITRUS DATE MUFFINS

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These cake-like muffins have a nice balance of chewy dates and crunchy pecans. A sweet orange glaze is the perfect complement to the mild-flavored muffin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons plus 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 to 1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine dates and pecans; add 2 tablespoons flour. Toss to coat; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the baking soda, salt and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in the date mixture (batter will be stiff). , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine glaze ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Spoon over warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts :

shuumiaxmed shuumiaxmed
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I've made these muffins several times and they're always perfect. They're moist, flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Eren Say
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These muffins are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different citrus fruits to change up the flavor.


Veronica Perez-Montgomery
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my muffins didn't rise very much. They still tasted good, but they were a bit dense.


Kaydian Laing
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These muffins were delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a big hit.


Dk official
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my muffins turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Awaisu Kabir
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These muffins were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Lulu Naoina
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I'm not a huge fan of dates, but these muffins were surprisingly good! The citrus flavor really balances out the sweetness of the dates.


Nadeem Hussain
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These muffins were easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of orange and lemon zest, and they were so fragrant and delicious.


Nazbin King
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I love the combination of citrus and dates in these muffins. They're so moist and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


John Black
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They were moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of citrus and date. I'll definitely be making them again.