Prune and citrus muffins

Makes 6 big muffins

 

1 cup self raising flour

1 large egg

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon lemon essence

100 g dried citrus peel

12 big, pitted, dried prunes – keep whole

Extra white sugar for topping

 

Preheat oven to 200 oC.  Prepare 6 muffin pan.  Mix together the lemon essence, citrus peel, egg, oil, sugar and milk.  Add the self raising flour.  Spoon into muffin pan.  Press 2 prunes into each muffin cup mixture – sprinkle with extra white sugar. Bake for 20 minutes – or till test skewer comes out clean.

Recipe and photo:  Alma Pretorius