Imbolc Maiden Wakes Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 carrots, grated
1/2 cup raisins
1 green apple, peeled, cored, grated
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla

Preparation

Soak raisins in hot water, in a covered bowl, for 30 minutes.
Drain thoroughly.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F
In a large non-metal bowl, mix flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Stir in carrots, raisins, apple, and almonds.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs, oil, and vanilla until well blended.
Stir egg mixture in to the flour mixture until just wet.
Grease muffin pan with a little butter or use cupcake/muffin cups.
Divide the batter into the cups and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.