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                             PEACH MUFFINS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Fruits
               Muffins

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3/4   c            Sugar
    1/2   c            Shortening
  2                    Eggs -- Small
  2 1/4   c            Peach Puree -- Fresh, 6 to 8
  2       c            Whole Wheat Flour
  1       t            Cinnamon
  1       t            Baking Soda
  1       t            Baking Powder
    1/4   ts           Salt
  1       t            Vanilla
  1       c            Pecans -- Chopped, Optional

 NOTE:  Make the puree by peeling and pitting 6 to 8 fresh peaches and
        blending them to a puree in a blender.
 Cream the sugar and shortening together, then add the eggs and blend well.
 Add the peach puree and the dry ingredients.  Mix well.  Add the vanilla
 and chopped nut, if used, stirring until well blended.  Spoon into muffin
 tins that have been sprayed with a non-stick coating.  Bake at 325 degrees
 F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.  Let cool in the tins for a few
 minutes before removing them to a rack to cool.



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