Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Leave apart. In a medium bowl beat together butter and sugar on medium-high speed until creamy, 1-2 minutes. Reduce speed and add the egg until integrated.
Add orange zest, half the flour mixture and half the orange juice, beat until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as flour will stick to it. Add the remaining flour mixture and orange juice, beat for a few seconds. With a spatula scrape down the sides of the bowl again. Integrate candied fruit with the mix.
Add orange zest, half the flour mixture and half the orange juice, beat until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as flour will stick to it. Add the remaining flour mixture and orange juice, beat for a few seconds. With a spatula scrape down the sides of the bowl again. Integrate candied fruit with the mix.
Place cupcake liners in muffin pan. Using an ice cream scoop, fill up the liners to two thirds full.
Decorate the cupcakes with the dried fruit and bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out cleanly.
Let them cool.
Cover with more candied fruit if desired.