APPLE DUMPLING MUFFINS

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup oil
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into slices

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin pan cups with paper baking cups or waxed paper.

Sift together all the dry ingredients. Make a well in the center and mix in by hand the oil, butter, eggs, and milk. Fold in the sliced apples. Spoon into prepared muffin pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes.

Makes twelve 2-4-ounce muffins or six 6-8-ounce muffins
Source: The Muffin Lady: Muffins, Cupcakes, and Quick Breads for the Happy Soul by Linda Fisher