Ingredients

2 large golden Delicious apples, peeled and chopped1/2 cup butter, cubed3 cups All-Bran1 cup boiling water2 cups buttermilk2 eggs, lightly beaten2/3 cup sugar1 cup raisins2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a skillet, saute apples in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Combine cereal and water in a large bowl; stir in buttermilk, eggs, sugar, raisins and apples with butter. Combine dry ingredients; stir into apple mixture just until moistened. Refrigerate in a tightly covered container for at least 24 hours (batter will be very thick). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.