Apple Pecan (or almond) Muffins 

1¼ c flour

1 t. baking soda

½ t. cinnamon

1/8 t. salt

1 c. sugar

½ c. veg. Oil

1 large egg

2 T. lemon juice – fresh is best

1½ t. vanilla extract

¾ t. grated lemon peel

2 c. coarsely grated peeled green apples (about 2 large apples)

½ c. chopped pecans or almond

Grease ½ c. muffin cups.  Sift flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon and salt into med bowl.  Combine sugar, oil, egg, lemon juice, vanilla and lemon peel in a large bowl; whisk to blend.  Mix in dry ingredients, then apples and nuts.  Spoon 1/3 cup batter into each prepared muffin cup.  Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.  Turn muffins out onto rack; cool slightly.