2 lg. Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 c. butter
1 c. boiling water
3 c. whole bran cereal
2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 c. sugar
1 c. raisins or chopped dates
2 1/2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. each ground cloves and salt

Saute apples in butter for 10 minutes until tender. Pour boiling water over bran, add apples, buttermilk, eggs, sugar and dates or raisins. Combine flour, soda, spice and salt. Stir in bran mixture until just combined. Refrigerate in tightly covered container for 24 hours (use within 3 weeks).

Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 30 to 36 muffins.