Cranberry Orange Muffins

• 3 c flour
• 1 ½ c sugar
• 2 ½ t baking powder
• 1 ½ t nutmeg
• 1 ½ t cinnamon
• ¾ t bicarbonate of soda
• ¾ t ginger (optional)
• ¾ t salt
• 3 t grated orange peel
• ¾ c butter
• 1 1/8 c orange juice
• 3 eggs
• 1 ½ t vanilla
• 1 ½ c fresh cranberries (or dried fruit/cherries)
• 1 ½ c chopped nuts

Combine all ingredients to orange peel.

Cut in butter.

Add orange juice, eggs and vanilla.

Stir till moist.

Stir in cranberries and nuts.

Bake at 350°F for 18 - 20 minutes.

Makes 24 muffins.