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Golden Apple and Raisin Muffins

"A muffin for any occasion".

PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 20 minutes
MAKES: 12 muffins

INGREDIENTS:

250g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ (half) tsp bicarbonate of soda
pinch of salt
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
15g caster sugar
2 South Africa Golden Delicious apples, peeled and diced
4 tbsps clear honey
1 lemon, finely grated
1 large egg, lightly beaten
200ml buttermilk

PREPARATION:

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Line a muffin tray with muffin cases.

Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and nutmeg into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar and raisins.

Mix together the honey and lemon zest and add to the flour mix.

Roughly stir in the egg and buttermilk until the batter is just mixed but still a little lumpy.

Spoon into the muffin tins, filling each to the top. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.