Preheat oven to 400˚F.
In a large mixing bowl pour boiling water over ½ cup bran cereal, mix in oil and set aside.
In another bowl mix egg, sugar and buttermilk.
To the wet bran mixture add sifted flour, baking soda, salt and remaining dry cup of bran.
Add the wet buttermilk mixture to bran mixture and stir.
Stir in apple butter, nuts and raisins. Mix thoroughly to incorporate completely.
Scoop into 12 muffin (paper lined), or greased muffin pan or baking stoneware and bake for 16-18 minutes.
Remove from oven and drizzle with honey (optional) and let cool. Serve as is or with butter.
