Spun Caramel Fruit Gems Recipe
Ingredients
| Boiling water | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Dried apricots | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), finley snipped | |
| All purpose flour | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Baking powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cinnamon | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Butter | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 | |
| Milk | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Pitted dates | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), finley snipped | |
| Hot water | 1⁄4 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1731 Calories from Fat 646
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73 g112.8%
Saturated Fat 42.4 g212%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 587.2 mg195.7%
Sodium 1052.1 mg43.8%
Total Carbohydrates 249 g82.9%
Dietary Fiber 9.4 g37.8%
Sugars 144 g
Protein 29 g58.4%
Vitamin A 71.4% Vitamin C 0.87%
Calcium 54.2% Iron 53.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
In a mixing bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a small mixer bowl beat butter or margarine on medium speed of electric mixer for 30 seconds.
Add the 1/2 cup sugar; beat till fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
Add dry ingredients and milk alternately to beaten mixture, beating on low speed after each addition.
Drain apricots.
Stir in apricots and dates.
Fill greased 2-inch tassie pans or muffin cups or 21/2 inch muffin cups 2/3 full.
Bake in a 375° oven till done; allow 15 minutes for the smaller muffins and 20 minutes for the larger ones.
Place waxed paper under a wire rack.
Transfer the muffins to the wire rack.
For syrup, in a small heavy saucepan heat the remaining 1/2 cup sugar over medium-low heat.
Do not stir till sugar starts to melt.
Cook and stir about 10 minutes or till sugar turns a caramel color.
Remove from heat.
Carefully stir in the 1/4 teaspoon water.
Immediately drizzle the syrup over the muffins with a spoon, using a back-and-forth motion.
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