1 egg 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. oil 1/2 c. honey
1 c. apples, peeled, cored, grated (packed)
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt
3-4 oz. grated cheddar cheese 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. chopped nuts
Grease and lightly flour a 12-cup muffin pan. Preheat oven to 400F.
In a large mixing bowl beat egg, stir in milk, oil, honey and apple. In
another bowl, mix flours, spices (only 1/2 tsp. cinnamon), baking powder,
salt, and cheese. Add to apple mixture, stir until just blended. Spoon
batter into muffin pan, filling cups 2/3 full. Combine brown sugar, nuts,
and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Sprinkle on tops of muffins. Bake 25-30 minutes,
until lightly browned.
Can substitute apple cider for milk.
Source: Marlene Ruderman (This one won first prize in some Connecticut bread
baking contest).
