Best Apple-Cranberry-Nut Muffins

2 c Apples -- peeled, shredded

1 1/3 c Sugar

1 c Cranberries -- chopped

1 c Carrots -- shredded

1 c Black walnuts -- chopped

2 1/2 c All-purpose flour

1 tb Double-acting baking powder

2 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt

2 ts Ground cinnamon

2 Eggs -- beaten

1/2 c Vegetable oil

In a large mixing bowl, combine apples and sugar. Gently fold in chopped cranberries, carrots, and nuts. Combine dry ingredients; add to mixing bowl. Mix w ell to moisten dry ingredients. Combine eggs and oil; stir into apple mixture. Fill 18 greased muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans. Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill