Applesauce Muffins

Try these quick and simple applesauce muffins this fall.  The recipe is based on the classic streusel cake.   I would recommend using a little less ginger and clove than suggested because it took away from applesauce  flavor.  Hope you enjoy!


Ingredients
Muffin

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 lightly beaten egg
• ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 cups self-rising flour (if using all-purpose flour, use 1 ½ tsp baking powder per cup of flour and  ½ tsp salt per cup of flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Topping

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons oats
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place 12 baking papers in muffin tin

2. In a medium bowl, beat the butter and sugar with electric mixer until pale and creamy

3. Slowly add the egg and then the applesauce, beating well after each addition

4. Add the flour, baking powder, and spices, mixing until just combined

5. Topping: combine all ingredients in small bowl, mix with a fork until topping resembles coarse breadcrumbs - set aside

6. Spoon batter into cups and sprinkle topping on each muffin

7. Bake for 20-25 minutes

8. Remove pan from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Then remove and cool on rack

Original Recipe: 500 Cupcakes