MUFFINS - SWEDISH TOMTE

By akselden

Ingredients

• 3 C. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 4 beaten eggs
• 2 1/2 C. sugar
• Paper bake cups
• 1 1/4 C. cooking oil
• 1 T. vanilla
• 3 C. finely chopped, peeled cooking
• apples
• 2/3 C. raisins
• 1/2 C. chopped pecans

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cloves.

3. In a bowl, mix together the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients with the apples, raisins and pecans, stirring just till moistened.

4. Line 2 3/4-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups. Spoon batter into cups till 2/3 full. Bake in a 400° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or till done. Serve warm or cool.

Note: If you like, substitute ground cinnamon or nutmeg for cloves. Also, to make only 12 muffins, halve the ingredients, except use 2/3 cup cooking oil.