KIKU® Apple Nut Muffins

In addition to eating KIKU® apples fresh, they make a wonderful addition to your muffins! Simply fold KIKU® apples and your favorite fillings into your muffin batter. The sweet juices of KIKU® apples meld perfectly with the warming scent of cinnamon and make a great morning or on-the-go snack.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup KIKU® apples,  peeled and chopped

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup milk

• 3 Tbsp canola oil

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 3 Tbsp chopped walnuts

• 3 Tbsp raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.

2. In a small bowl, combine the apple and sugar; set aside. Combine the flour, baking powdered, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the apple mixture, walnuts and raisins.

3. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners. Fill three-fourths full with batter.

4. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from a pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.