Apple Muffies

This afternoon I got the baking bug. This is the first thing that I made.

Apple Muffies

3 cups of apples, peeled and diced
1/2 cup of water
1 cup of brown sugar, packed, divided into 1/2 cups
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 tablespoon of unsulphured molasses
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of cloves
1/2 teaspoon of ginger
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup of oatmeal
1/2 cup of seedless raisins
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup of oil

Preheat to 350°. Combine the chopped apples, water and 1/2 cup of the brown sugar. Cook for about 10 minutes over medium or until the apples are almost tender. Allow to cool.

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, oatmeal and raisins. Stir in the cooled apple mixture, eggs, remaining brown sugar, molasses, vanilla and the oil. Mix together until just moistened.

Bake in an ungreased muffin pan for about 30-35 minutes at 350°. Cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

The bread may be lightly frosted with a mixture of 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 or 3 teaspoons of warm water or sprinkled with raw sugar partway through the baking process.