• 1 11 oz can of Mandarin orange segments
• 1 tbs. orange oil extract
• 2 cups and 1 tbs all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1 8 oz carton sour cream
• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 400°.

Drain oranges and reserve the liquid.  Cut oranges in half and place in a measuring cup.  Add orange extract and reserved liquid to make 8 ounces.  Set aside.

Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt and sugar in large bowl.  In a separate bowl combine the egg, sour cream, orange mixture, and melted butter.

Make a well in the dry ingredients.  Add the orange mixture and pecans.  Stir to blend.  Spoon into greased muffin tins.  Bake for 20-25 minutes.