Orange, Pineapple and Walnut Muffins

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It's time for some more baking. I had half a can of pineapple leftover, which I wanted to finish. And muffins are always on my baking list as they make a very good lunchbox option for my son.

I made a batch on the Friday and they were gone before I could take pictures. So I made a batch again today morning. So here is the recipe.

Ingredients

• All purpose flour- 2 cups
• Baking soda- ¾ tsp
• Salt- ¼ tsp
• Walnuts- 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter- 1/2 cup
• Sugar- 3/4 cup
• Egg- 1

Ingredients

• Yogurt- 3/4 cup
• Zest of one orange
• Canned pineapple- 1/2 cup
• Confectioner's sugar- 1/4 cup
• Juice of 2 oranges

Procedure

• Pre heat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Spread the walnuts in a baking tray and roast for 10 minutes in the oven.
• Cool and chop into small pieces.
• Keep aside.
• Mix orange juice and confectioner's sugar in a bowl and mix till combined. Keep it aside.
• Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a muffin tin.

Procedure

• In a bowl, sift together all purpose flour, baking soda and salt.
• In a big bowl, beat butter and sugar till light and fluffy.
• Add the egg and beat till it is combined.
• Add yogurt and orange zest.
• Add the flour and whisk till combined.
• Fold in the chopped pineapples and walnuts.

Procedure

• Spoon the batter in the muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes till a toothpick comes out clear.
• Remove the muffins from the tin and cool on a wire rack.
• Brush then with orange juice and sugar glaze while they are still hot.

Enjoy these delicious orange, pineapple and walnut muffins.