Pumpkin Muffins

• pumpkin (canned "or" fresh)↗1 cup
• eggs, slightly beaten↗2
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• melted shortening1⁄2 cup
• flour↗1 3⁄4 cups
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• sugar↗1 1⁄2 cups
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• baking powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• nutmeg↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ginger↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground cloves↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Blend pumpkin, eggs, water, and shortening in large bowl.

2. 2

   Sift together remaining ingredients and add to pumpkin mixture.

3. 3

   Fill greased muffin tins about 3/4 full.

4. 4

   Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes or until set when touched.