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Cran-Apple Muffins

I like to pile these muffins on a plate when friends drop in for coffee. Even my grandkids enjoy the nice flavor combination.

12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup shredded peeled tart apple
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce and orange peel; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda,
baking powder and salt. Beat the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry
ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Make a well in the
center of each muffin; fill with about 2 teaspoons of reserved
cranberry mixture.
Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in

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Cran-Apple Muffins (continued)

Directions (continued)

muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan
to a wire rack. Combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice;
drizzle over warm muffins. Yield: about 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 195 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 122 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.