Spicy Apple-Kasha Muffins

Grease 2 1/2-inch muffin pans or line with paper bake cups; set aside. In a mixing bowl, pour the apple cider or the apple juice over the buckwheat groats. Let stand 5 minutes.

Add egg and cooking oil to groats; mix well. Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Add to buckwheat mixture, stirring just until moistened. Fold in finely chopped apple.

Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake in a 400-degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.