Molasses Bran Muffins

Bran muffins can be a world better than the tasteless “healthy” muffins you often find in stores. This muffin is laced with orange, spice, and a prune purée that lends moisture as well as tartness. The muffins taste great once cooled, and they’re even better a day or two later, after the flavors have had some time to come together. This recipe makes more prune purée than you need for the muffins. Keep the extra frozen or chilled to use as a great spread on toast or in plain yogurt—or