Cranberry/Apple Muffins

These fruit and nut filled muffins are a delicious choice for breakfast or snack time.

• 2 1/4 cups white flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 apple, cored and coarsely chopped, I left the peel on
• 2 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup nuts, chopped
• Coarse sugar, cinnamon and oatmeal for topping

1. Whisk together flours, oatmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium size bowl. Stir in apple, cranberries and nuts. Make a well in the center.
2. In another bowl beat eggs and buttermilk, add melted butter and mix well.
3. Pour mixture into the well of dry ingredients, mixing just till moistened.
4. Fill two 12 cup greased muffin tins and sprinkle with the coarse sugar, cinnamon and oatmeal.
5. Bake at 400º for 20 to 25 minutes.
6. Yields: 2 dozen muffins