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Orange Peel Muffins {with Gluten and Dairy-Free Options}

Easily bake orange peel muffins while camping! It's as simple as filling orange halves with prepared muffin mix, wrapping them in foil, and baking them in the campfire embers. The delightfully light and citrusy flavor infused from the orange peel into a fluffy blueberry muffin pairs well with a morning cup of coffee.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large oranges
  • 2 packets muffin mix - regular or gluten-free (the just-add-milk or water type; any flavor)
  • 1 cup milk or water; can use non-dairy milk (check amount required by muffin mix)

Equipment

  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Large spoon for hollowing oranges
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Aluminum foil
  • Long-handled tongs

Method
 

  1. Slice the oranges in half horizontally. Carefully hollow out the inside of each half with a spoon taking care not to poke any holes in the orange peel.
  2. In a bowl, combine the muffin mix and the appropriate amount of milk, non-dairy milk, or water recommended by the muffin mix instructions and stir well.
  3. Fill the bottom half of each orange with muffin batter to the rim.
  4. Place the top half of each orange over the filled bottom half and wrap securely in aluminum foil.
  5. Place wrapped oranges filled with muffin batter in the embers of a campfire, close to the flame but not touching it.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes, depending on the heat of the fire. Rotate every 5 minutes for even cooking.
  7. Use long-handled tongs to remove oranges from the fire and let them cool for 5 minutes before unwrapping the foil. Enjoy!

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