By Kendra Nordin,
Makes 12 muffins
1 orange
1 large egg
5 tablespoons butter
6 ounces (about 3/4 cup) dates
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Salt, a pinch
1/3 cup brown sugar
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper baking cups.
2. Slice the orange into quarters [or maybe even eighths] and remove any seeds, but leave the peel on. In a food processor, whiz the orange, egg, butter, dates, milk, and honey together until finely chopped and well combined.
3. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt into a large bowl, then add the sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the date and orange mixture, stirring until just combined. The mixture will be runny.
4. Spoon the batter into the baking cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden brown.
5. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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