Apple-Cheddar Muffins

* Exported from MasterCook *

Apple-Cheddar Muffins

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fruits Muffins

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 Cup Shortening
1 Cup Apples -- Finely Chopped
1/2 Cup Sugar -- Granulated
2/3 Cup Cheddar -- Sharp Coarse Grate
2 Eggs -- Lg
1/2 Cup Pecans -- Chopped
1 1/2 Cups Unbleached Flour
3/4 Cup Milk
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
Apple Slices -- *
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
Butter -- Melted
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture
3/4 Cup Oats -- Quick Cooking

* You should have 12 to 15 thin slices of unpeeled red apple for this
recipe. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Cream the shortening and sugar together and add the eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing
bowl, mix lightly. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the shortening
mixture.
In this order, add the oats cheddar and pecans, mixing well after each
addition. Gradually add the milk, stirring until all the ingredients
are just moistened.
Grease the muffin pans and fill each cup 2/3rds full of batter. Dip the
apple slices in the melted butter and then into the cinnamon-sugar.
Press 1 apple slice into the top of each muffin. Sprinkle lightly with
cinnamon-sugar and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until
golden brown.
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