Whether you’re a fan of All in the Family or simply enjoy a good, old-fashioned muffin, this recipe is one you’ll want in your back pocket. A cookbook by a fictional character may sound unusual, but there’s no denying that these simple, “down to earth” dishes have that touch of nostalgia that we all need from time to time. Edith’s Fruit Cocktail Muffins may be created with pantry ingredients and baked in under 30 minutes.

You can’t beat that for simplicity!and bake for under 30 minutes. You can’t beat that for simplicity! To begin, preheat your oven to 375 degrees and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Once the dry components are combined, add the wet ingredients: melted butter, an egg, and milk. Stir everything together until barely combined–overmixing might result in tough muffins, which no one likes.

Finally, add 2 cups of fruit cocktail to the batter. Make sure the fruit is well-drained, and slice it into smaller pieces if you want the fruit bits to be distributed more equally throughout the batter. Gently incorporate in the juicy chunks of fruit, and then spoon the batter into the muffin tin.

The muffins bake for just over 20 minutes. They’re done when the tops are slightly browned and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The flavor is subtle and sweet, making it an ideal breakfast treat. But don’t take my word for it; try this simple recipe and taste the results for yourself!