Spicy Fruit Muffins

Nutty, spiced bran muffins made with fresh grated apple and apple juice.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup grated apple
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 large eggs
2/3 cup apple juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup bran flakes

Cooking Directions:

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cloves, and nutmeg. Stir in grated baking apple, brown sugar, and chopped walnuts, all in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, apple juice, and melted butter. Fold into apple mixture just until blended. Fold bran flakes into batter, gently mixed. Spoon into oiled muffin tins, filling each two-thirds full.
3. Bake in a preheated 400°F (205°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Makes 12 muffins.