Sugarless Fruit Nut Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners. in a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine dates, raisins, prunes, and water. boil for 5 minutes, then stir in butter and salt; set aside to cool.
• when fruit mixture is cool, transfer to a large bowl. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir together flour, baking soda and baking powder, then blend into fruit mixture. fold in nuts. spoon into muffin cups 2/3 to 3/4 full.
• bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. allow to cool.