1 2/3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
2 to 3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (see note)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 lg. eggs
1 c. canned or pureed pumpkin
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. golden raisins

In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

In medium bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin, butter and lemon peel. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Pour pumpkin mixture into dry ingredients. Stir just until mixed.

Spoon batter evenly into 12 greased, 2 1/2 inch muffin cups. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Yields: 12 muffins.

NOTE: Pumpkin pie spice may be replaced by mixing 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg or allspice and 1/4 teaspoon cloves.