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Orange Oatmeal Muffins

SUBMITTED BY: Doreen Wetheral PHOTO BY: EMMANUELLE

"These are moist muffins with a hint of orange flavoring in it. I received this recipe from my great aunt at the time I was married."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 65 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 12 muffins

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or paper-line muffin pans.
  2. In a small bowl soak oats in orange juice and water for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl cream together butter or margarine and sugars. Beat in eggs and oat mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, blend flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nutmeg. Stir into batter. Stir in vanilla and raisins. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pans, filling 2/3 full.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by C. Dinovo
What a great recipe! I used more orange juice instead of the 1/2 c. water, and omitted the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2003 by MEGWEST
I've made this recipe a few times and the muffins are so yummy they go very quickly. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2007 by Karen In CA
What a great recipe! I did read the previous reviews and followed some of the posted advice,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by tasteeone
Great for breakfast muffin. I used1/2 whole wheat flour,1/2 apple sauce and 1/2 butter, used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2006 by Nicole C.W.
These were great! I had quick cooking oats, so I only soaked them in the orange juice/water... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2004 by Molly T.
The idea of the recipe was good, however, the baking soda is very strong tasting. Also, the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2003 by SCULLYPI
These are the best muffins I have ever tasted. My husband is always asking me to make them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by Mel
This is my new favourite muffin! I did things a little bit differently: only added brown... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by EMMANUELLE
not bad... not as good as I thaught it would be. I used more orange juice and still the taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2007 by Megan L