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Morning Glory Muffins

From Laurie Kraemer
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Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Add-Ins

  • 2 cups finely grated carrots*
  • 2 ½ cups grated apples* with peel on
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup pecans optional

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl.
  • Add add-ins to dry ingredients, then blend all together.
  • Beat wet ingredients well in a separate bowl.
  • Stir wet ingredients into flour and fruit mixture just until moistened. Do NOT overmix.
  • Spoon into lined muffin pans--3/4 full. Bake at 325°F for 25-30 minutes. Freezes well.

Notes

*Ratio of carrots and apples is flexible. Recommend that at least 1 c. of apples is used. If using 3+ c. apples, recommend using 2 apple varieties (i.e. Granny Smith and Red Delicious).