Start your day on the bright-side with these orange-scented raisin and dried apricot muffins.

Morning Glory Raisin Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 1/2 cups dried apricots

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Stir in buttermilk, oil, eggs, and grated orange peel. Gently stir in raisins and dried apricots. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each 2/3 full.
2. Bake in 400°F (205°C) oven for 18 minutes, or until the centers are set. Cool on wire racks.

Makes 2 dozen muffins.