Maiden Wakes Muffins 2 cups flour 2 Carrots, grated 1/2 cup raisins 1 green apple, peeled, cored, grated 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup almonds, sliced 2 tsp. baking soda 3 eggs 2 tsp. cinnamon 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. salt 2tsp.vanilla Soak raisins in hot water, in a covered bowl, for 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large non-metal bowl, mix flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in carrots, raisins, apple, and almonds. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, oil, and vanilla until well blended. Stir egg mixture in to the flour mixture until just wet. Grease muffin pan with a little butter or use cupcake/muffin cups. Divide the batter into the cups and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Makes 8 servings.