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Makes 1 dozen muffinsMuffins 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats or quick oats 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1/4 cup CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 1/4 CRISCO stick 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 cup dried mixed fruit bits 1/2 cup ripe banana, mashed Topping (optional) 3/4 cup SMUCKER'S Orange Marmalade Spreadable Fruit or Peach, Apricot or Pineapple Preserves, warmed 1/4 cup dried mixed fruit bits, finely chopped Heat oven to 400ºF. Line 12 medium (about 2-1/2-inch) muffin cups with foil or paper liners. Muffins Combine oats, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, if used, in large bowl. Cut in shortening using pastry blender (or 2 knives) until coarse crumbs form. Add egg white, orange juice, skim milk, fruit bits and banana. Stir until just blended. Fill muffin cups almost full. Bake at 400ºF for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Topping Spread one tablespoon preserves over each muffin. Sprinkle one teaspoon finely chopped fruit over preserves. |
