Crunchy Orange Muffins Recipe
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Crunchy Orange Muffins

By: Audrey Thibodeau 
"The topping on these muffins reminds me of a crumb cake. I like to bake a big batch and store some in the freezer to serve to guests."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • STREUSEL TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, oil, orange juice and peel; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full.
  2. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle heaping tablespoonfuls on each muffin. Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by Carolyn   view full review
Enjoyed the muffin. Way too much sugar in the topping. Maybe I made the topping wrong but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by rochellenewman   view full review
My kids gobbled these muffins up! I used walnuts instead of pecans in the topping. I found...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2008 by Christa H.   view full review
These are delicious muffins. I agree that there is too much sugar in the topping, so you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2011 by OkinawanPrincess   view full review
I thought these were good. I used up an entire naval orange for the orange zest and juice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by WENDYBELL   view full review
Heavy muffin, good for breakfast. Just the right hint of orange taste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by moxie & mirth   view full review
Not very "orangey" as is. But with the zest of an entire orange (about 2 tbsp) the flavor was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2011 by mominml   view full review
These turned out well, despite my blunder. After putting these in the oven, I picked up my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2012 by jbold1818   view full review
Delicious muffins! I tried to make them healthier so I used 1 and 1/2 cups of whole wheat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2010 by KathleenO   view full review
I was out of whole wheat flour, so just used regular all-purpose flour. I doubled the recipe...

 

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