Spiced Apple Muffins

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup shredded apple
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 cup whole bran flakes or whole wheat cereal

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in shredded apple, brown sugar, and nuts. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, and butter; add to first mixture all at once, stirring just to blend ingredients. Fold in the cereal flakes. Fill greased muffin cups about 2/3 full. Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes 12 apple spice muffins.