Makes 18 medium-sized muffins
Ingredients:
1 11 oz can of Mandarin orange segments
1 tbs. orange oil extract
2 cups and 1 tbs all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 8 oz carton sour cream
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 400°.
Drain oranges and reserve the liquid. Cut oranges in half and place in a measuring cup. Add orange extract and reserved liquid to make 8 ounces. Set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt and sugar in large bowl. In a separate bowl combine the egg, sour cream, orange mixture, and melted butter.
Make a well in the dry ingredients. Add the orange mixture and pecans. Stir to blend. Spoon into greased muffin tins. Bake for 20-25 minutes.