APPLE PIE MUFFINS                      Servings: 1 dozen

1             egg                      1/2 c.    milk
1/4 c.        oil                      1/2 c.    honey
1   c.        apples, peeled, cored, grated (packed)
1 1/2 c.      all-purpose flour        1/2 c.    whole wheat flour
1   tsp.      cinnamon                 1/2 tsp.  nutmeg
2   tsp.      baking powder            1/2 tsp.  salt
3-4 oz.       grated cheddar cheese    1/4 c.    brown sugar, packed
1/4 c.        chopped nuts

    Grease and lightly flour a 12-cup muffin pan.  Preheat oven to 400F.
In a large mixing bowl beat egg, stir in milk, oil, honey and apple.  In
another bowl, mix flours, spices (only 1/2 tsp. cinnamon), baking powder,
salt, and cheese.  Add to apple mixture, stir until just blended.  Spoon
batter into muffin pan, filling cups 2/3 full.  Combine brown sugar, nuts,
and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.  Sprinkle on tops of muffins.  Bake 25-30 minutes,
until lightly browned.

	Can substitute apple cider for milk.

Source: Marlene Ruderman (This one won first prize in some Connecticut bread
baking contest).