Apple and Molasses Muffins

Info
Prep Time: 20 min
Baking Time: 25 min
Makes: 18 servings
Freezes
Source: Ricardo Cuisine

What You Need
1 3/4 cups (430 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground ginger
2 eggs
3/4 cup (180 ml) brown sugar
3/4 cup (180 ml) milk
1/2 cup (125 ml) canola oil
1/2 cup (125 ml) molasses
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) All-Bran cereal
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced

Make It
1. With the rack in the middle position, PREHEAT the oven 180°C (350 °F). Line 18 muffin cups with paper or silicone liners.
2. In a bowl, COMBINE the flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, COMBINE the eggs, sugar, milk, oil and molasses with a whisk. ADD the cereal and let SOAK for about 5 minutes. ADD the dry ingredients all at once and STIR with spatula, just enough to moisten the flour. STIR in the apples.
4. With a 75 ml (1/3 cup) ice cream scoop, SPOON the batter into the cups. BAKE for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack.

My Comments
I baked double portion using 6 apples. The moisture and the degree of sweetness are perfect.