APPLE PECAN MUFFINS

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This is an old favorite of mine that I've made for the last 20 years or so. I think the original came from a magazine, and I tweaked it a bit to suit my tastes. If you don't have pecans, feel free to use walnuts.

Provided by Sweet PQ

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium apples, peeled & chopped (should be 2 cups)
1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375*. Grease or line 12 muffin cups.
  • Mix the 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon together for topping and set aside.
  • Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk eggs, then add milk and oil - mix. Stir this into dry ingredients until just mixed.
  • Fold in the apples and pecans.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups & sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake @ 375* for 20-25 minutes.

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