Apple-Cranberry Muffins
"Apples and cranberries, a classic American combination, fill these morning treats with nutrition and flavor.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped peeled apple
3/4 cup chopped cranberries
1/4 cup raisins
Cooking Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Spray a standard 12-cup muffin pan with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.
- Combine flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine sugar, egg, melted butter and vanilla; stir in apple, raisins, and cranberries. Fold into flour mixture, stirring until just moistened. Spoon into prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full. - Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool. If not serving immediately after cooled, seal in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Makes 1 dozen muffins.