I still have plenty of apples from apple picking at Arlington’s last weekend.  I made an apple pie and was lucky enough to grab 1 piece before it was devoured.  You’d think I never fed them or something!  Anyhoo, I’m in the mood for something baked, so I started my online search for a delicious apple recipe.  Here is what I found:

MAPLE APPLE OATMEAL MUFFINS

1-1/4 cups (300 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) Milk
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) pure maple syrup
1 egg
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, melted
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
2 cups (500 mL) finely diced apples (unpeeled or peeled)

Topping:
2 tbsp (30 mL) pure maple syrup

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly butter nonstick muffin pans or line with paper liners.

In bowl, combine oats and Milk; let stand for 5 min. In separate large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk sugar, maple syrup, egg, butter and vanilla into Milk mixture. Pour over dry ingredients and sprinkle with apples. Stir just until moistened.

Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Bake for about 25 min or until tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pan for 10 min. Transfer to rack.

Topping: Brush warm muffin tops with maple syrup. Let cool completely.

yummmmm!!!!