No-sugar fruit/nut muffins

32 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupChopped dates
½cupRaisins
½cupDried prunes -- chopped
1cupWater
½cupMargarine
¼teaspoonSalt
2Eggs -- beaten
1teaspoonVanilla extract
1cupAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonBaking soda
½cupMixed nuts -- chopped

Directions

In a saucepan combine dates, raisins, prunes and water. Bring to boil and boil 5 minutes. Stir in margarine and salt. Set aside to cool. Add remaining ingredients to fruit; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into greased MINI-muffin pans. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes. (If desired can bake in a greased 11 x 7 x 2-inch pan for 30 minutes.) Yield: 32 mini-muffins.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill