(12 servings)

1 1/4 c Bran
1 c Whole wheat pastry flour
2 1/2 ts Baking powder
3/4 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Ground cloves
1/3 c Milk
2 Eggs
3/4 c Maple syrup
1/4 c Butter
1 c Apples, green are best,
Chopped
1 c Raisins (opt)

Combine bran, flour, baking powder, nutmeg and cloves; set aside. Cream together milk, eggs, maple syrup, and butter; fold in flour mixture. Stir in apples and raisins. Pour into oiled muffin tins, and bake at 350 degrees until tops split, 15 to 25 minutes.