No Sugar Apple Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. apples
1/2 c. corn oil margarine
1 c. boiling water
3 c. whole bran cereal
2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. molasses
1 c. dates, finely chopped or raisins
2 1/2 c. unbleached flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Saute apples in margarine 10 minutes or until tender.
Pour boiling water over bran.
Add apples, buttermilk, eggs, blackstrap molasses and dates.
Combine flour, baking soda and spices; stir into bran mixture just until combined.
Refrigerate in tightly covered container at least 24 hours.
You can keep in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
Fill greased muffin pan 3/4 full and bake at 400\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.