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.