HEAT oven to 425ºF. Spray two 12-muffin pans with no-stick cooking spray.
COMBINE shortening, brown sugar and eggs in medium bowl; beat at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.
WHISK together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in small bowl. Add to shortening mixture. Add milk, apple and cranberries; stir just until blended.
SPOON batter into muffin tins to three-quarters full. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and chopped nuts.
BAKE 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 2 minutes in muffin pan. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving size
(1 muffin)
Calories 150
Calories from Fat50g
Total Fat 6g
Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
Sodium 130mg
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrates 23g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 13g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Vitamin D 0%
Calcium 0%
Thiamin 0%
Niacin 0%
Zinc 0%
Riboflavin 0%
Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet