Fruit & Veggie Muffins

My mother-in-law tried these at an AgShow. She raved how good they are. I haven't tried them myself yet. They certainly sound hearty!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 2  cups  shredded shredded cored unpeeled apples
• 1 1⁄3 cups sugar
• 1  cup  chopped cranberries
• 1  cup  shredded carrot
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 2  large eggs, beaten at room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
3. In a large bowl, mix apples and sugar well.
4. Add cranberries, carrots and nuts.
5. Stir gently to combine.
6. Sift together dry ingredients.
7. Add to apple mixture and stir well.
8. Stir in eggs and oil.
9. Mix gently, but thoroughly.
10. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
11. Bake 25-30 minutes.
12. Cool 5 minutes.
13. Remove to wire rack.