Apple Cornmeal Mini-Muffins

ServesMakes:
24 mini-muffins or 12 regular-sized muffins

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups stone-ground cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
3/4 cup peeled, diced Granny Smith apples

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium mixing bowl. Combine eggs, milk, butter, vanilla and vinegar in another. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in wet ingredients; stir just until combined. Stir in apples, just until incorporated. Spray mini-muffin pan with cooking spray, and divide batter evenly; bake 7 to 8 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pan using a small offset spatula if necessary; cool on wire rack.