CRAN-APPLE MUFFINS

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I like to pile a fresh batch of these muffins on a plate when friends drop in for coffee. Even my grandkids enjoy the cranberry and apple flavor combination. -Millie Westland, Hayward, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup shredded peeled tart apple
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce and orange zest; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Beat the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Make a well in the center of each muffin; fill with about 2 teaspoons of reserved cranberry mixture. , Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice; drizzle over warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.