CHERRY BLOSSOM MUFFINS

CHERRY BLOSSOM MUFFINS

1 slightly beaten egg

2/3 c. orange juice

2 tbsp. sugar

2 tbsp. cooking oil

2 c. packaged biscuit mix

1/2 c. chopped pecans

1/2 c. cherry preserves

Spicy Topping

In mixing bowl, combine egg, orange juice, sugar and oil. Add biscuit mix; beat vigorously 30 seconds. Stir in nuts. Grease 12 muffin pans or line with paper bake cups. Fill muffin pans 1/3 full. Top each with 2 teaspoons cherry preserves. Cover with remaining muffin batter until 2/3 full. Sprinkle with Spicy Topping.

SPICY TOPPING:

1/4 c. sugar

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tbsp. butter

Combine sugar, flour and ground nutmeg in butter until crumbly. Bake muffins in 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Makes 12.  Enjoy.