Lime and Poppy Seed Muffins

Muffin Base

Syrup

Combine margarine, sugar, rind and juice in a saucepan and stir over low heat until margarine is melted and sugar dissolved. Remove from heat.
Sift flour and poppy seeds into a bowl. Add husks back to flour. Add margarine mixture and eggs to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Place mixture into greased muffin tins and bake in a moderate oven (180°C) for 20 minutes.
Combine syrup ingredients in a saucepan and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Slowly pour hot syrup over the hot muffins while still in tray.

This recipe can be made with lemons in place of limes.
These muffins also taste great without the syrup if you'd prefer a low-calorie option.

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