2 cups all purpose flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
2 large oranges
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 egg slightly beaten
3/4 cup Craisins
1/2 cup pecan pieces

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Prepare muffin pan by lightly spraying the top with non-stick cooking spray and lining with foil baking cups.

In a medium to large bowl combine flour, baking powder and sugar.

In a blender or food processor, place 1 peeled and sectioned orange plus the zest and juice of the second orange.

Pulse until the orange is liquefied. Add the egg and melted butter, pulse just until combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well. Fold in the Craisins and pecans.

Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling to about 2/3 full.

Bake for 20 - 30 minutes or until tops are golden.

If desired, remove half way through baking and sprinkle with white or brown sugar and return to oven.

Submitted by: Kari Skalicky