Ingredients:

2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

2 tsp cinnamon

1 1/3 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cloves or allspice

1/4 tsp nutmeg

2 1/2 cups carrots, shredded

2 pcs medium-sized apples, peeled, cored and shredded

1/2 to 2/3 cup desiccated coconut

2/3 cup dried pineapple, briefly soaked in hot water, drain

4 large eggs

1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp canola oil

2 tsp vanilla

2 tsp grated lemon or orange zest (or 1/2 tsp lemon or orange extract)

Directions:

(1)  Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line baking pan with muffin cups.

(2)  In a bowl, sift together the first seven ingredients. Add carrots, apples, coconut, and pineapples.

(3)  In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and flavorings. Add to the dry ingredients. Blend well.

(4)  Scoop into muffin tin, each three-fourths full. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Cool on a cake rack.

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