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GRATED APPLE AND GINGER BRAN MUFFINS

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Some of my favorite pies and cakes have grated apple in the mix, and so do
these muffins. A cupful adds an easy, homey touch. And a pinch of ginger or
cinnamon or nutmeg—whatever suits you—gives a nice hint of spice. These
muffins get better after resting on the counter a day before eating. Make them the
night before serving, if possible.

MAKES 6 TO 7 MUFFINS (2½ INCHES EACH)

PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES
BAKING TIME: 16 TO 19 MINUTES

Vegetable oil spray for misting the pan
1 package (7 ounces) bran muffin mix (see “the Cupcake Doctor says”)

1 cup sweetened bran flake cereal with raisins
2 tablespoons light brown sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg

1 cup grated fresh apple (see “the Cupcake Doctor says”)

1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F. Mist the
bottom of 6 muffin cups with the vegetable oil spray. Set the pan aside.

2. Place the muffin mix, cereal, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger in a large
mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Place the buttermilk, oil, and egg in

the well and stir with a fork to combine and break up the egg yolk. Add the