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Rhubarb Oatmeal Muffins
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup orange juice or white grape juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup diced rhubarb -- thawed and drained, fresh or frozen
Topping
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- softened
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In another bowl, combine egg, oil, orange juice and peel. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Fold in rhubarb. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over tops. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from the pan to a wire rack.

Yield: 1 dozen

 


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