Apple Bran Muffins

1 1/4 c Bran

1 c Whole wheat pastry flour

2 1/2 ts Baking powder

3/4 ts Nutmeg

1/4 ts Ground cloves

1/3 c Milk

2 Eggs

3/4 c Maple syrup

1/4 c Butter

1 c Apples, green are best,

Chopped 1 c Raisins (opt)

Combine bran, flour, baking powder, nutmeg and cloves; set aside. Cream together milk, eggs, maple syrup, and butter; fold in flour mixture. Stir in apples and raisins. Pour into oiled muffin tins, and bake at 350 degrees until tops split, 15 to 25 minutes.