CRANBERRY YAM MUFFINS

Cranberry Yam Muffins image

Provided by Sydney Mike

Time 27m

Yield 1 dozen, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup yam, cold, mashed (without added butter or milk)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, then either grease or paper-line a 12-muffin pan.
FOR THE BATTER ~ In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg.
In small bowl, combine egg, milk, yams & butter, then stir this into flour mixture, just until moistened.
Fold in cranberries.
FOR THE TOPPING ~ In a separate container, combine 1 tablespoon each of granulated sugar & ground cinnamon.
Using the batter, fill prepared muffin cups half full, then sprinkle each with cinnamon-sugar.
Bake 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in muffins comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack.
Best when served warm!