1/2 c. raisins
2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 c. sliced almonds
1/2 c. shredded coconut
2/3 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. carrots, grated and peeled
1 lg. tart green apple, peeled, cored and grated
2 tsp. vanilla

Set oven at 350 degrees. Grease or line muffin cups. Soak raisins in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain well.

Mix flour, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Stir in raisins, carrots, apples, nuts, and coconut. Beat eggs with oil and vanilla to blend. Stir into flour mixture until just combined.

Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake 20-22 minutes until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Makes 15-25, depending on the size of the muffin pan.