Cookbook:Chunky Cran Apple Bran Muffins

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A tasty muffin recipe with apple chunks and dried cranberries.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (180 g) natural bran
• 3/4 cup (180 g) milk
• 1 1/2 cup (360 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 3/4 cup (180 g) brown sugar
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cup (360 g) chopped, peeled apples
• 1/2 cup (120 g) dried cranberries

Procedure

1. Combine bran and milk into a mixing bowl. Let rest for 5 minutes.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in another mixing bowl.
3. Stir brown sugar, cooking oil, and egg into the bran mixture. Stir in dried ingredients, apples and cranberries.
4. Spoon batter into greased muffin cups.
5. Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tester comes out clean.

Notes, tips and variations

• For an optional topping, add 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter when they are in the muffin cups.
• Taste best when still warm.