Apple-Cheddar Muffins

* Exported from MasterCook *

APPLE-CHEDDAR MUFFINS

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Cheese
Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Shortening
1/2 c Sugar -- granulated
2 ea Eggs -- lg
1 1/2 c Unbleached flour
1 t Baking soda
1 t Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
3/4 c Oats -- quick cooking
1 c Apples -- finely chopped
2/3 c Cheddar -- sharp coarse grate
1/2 c Pecans -- chopped
3/4 c Milk
1 x Apple slices -- *
1 x Butter -- melted
1 x Cinnamon-sugar mixture

* You should have 12 to 15 thin slices of unpeeled
red apple for this recipe.
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++++++++++++++ ++++ 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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