Recipe: Empire State Muffins (with carrot, cranberries and nuts)

EMPIRE STATE MUFFINS

2 cups shredded unpeeled apples
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 cup chopped cranberries
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil

In a large mixing bowl combine apples and sugar. Gently fold in cranberries, carrots and nuts.

In another bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; mix well. Add to apple mixture; mix well to moisten dry ingredients. Set aside.

Combine eggs and oil; stir into apple mixture. Fill 18 greased muffin tins 2/3 full.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from tins.

Source: sharon gorman ranger, 1997