Apple Pumpkin Muffins

The combination of apples and pumpkin makes this recipe a perfect treat for cool autumn day. The muffins are great for breakfast or dessert.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 1 1/2 dozen muffins

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup canned pumpkin
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 2  cups tart apples, finely chopped & peeled

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.