Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup dried fruit
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.
  • In a small saucepan add 1/2 cup of water to dried fruit and cook until nice and tender then set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor pulse fruit mixture until nicely blended together to form a compote mixture.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a medium size bowl and put aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl put milk, eggs and oil together and whisk until nice and smooth.
  • Put the softened fruit in the egg mixture and stir until well blended.
  • Add the chopped walnuts and mix until they are well coated in batter.
  • Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and put in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to serving plate.