ginger pomegranate muffins

[ButterSticks]

2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped candied ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 pomegranate
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup sugar for muffin tops

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously grease 12 muffin cups. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in ginger, orange peel and pomegranate arils and seeds. Make a well in the center. In a measuring cup, whisk together milk, egg and cooled butter. Pour liquid into well. Stir just until batter is moistened and ingredients are evenly mixed. Spoon batter into 12 prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle tops with 1-teaspoon sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Let muffins cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing. Makes 12 servings

[Worker Bee]

I must try this one, Buttersticks! I love ginger and pomegranates,too. I've yet to see a recipe that uses them in baking. I was thrilled when POM juice came on the market. Thank you.