FRUIT AND NUT MUFFINS

Fruit and Nut Muffins image

I got this recipe from a good friend. The muffins can be eaten anytime, of course, but they are especially popular for coffee breaks and brunches. One thing you can count on...they're really nice and moist!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups diced peeled tart apples
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups raisins
1-1/2 cups chopped nuts
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, raisins and nuts; set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into apple mixture. Combine dry ingredients; carefully fold into apple mixture. Do not overmix. Fill 18 greased muffin cups almost to the top. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.