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11-22 Applesauce muffins

We had so many apples from neighbor Bob's tree this year, we decided to make our applesauce.
It was easy to just peel and core and boil them with a bit of water in the bottom of the pan. We added nutmeg, cinnamon and a bit of brown sugar. When the apples were soft, we put the immersion blender in and buzzed up about half of it so we had chunky applesauce. Then we made these muffins. You can find chunky applesauce in the store but if not, its easy to make.

This makes about 15 muffins. They are very dense and would fill you up at breakfast for sure. With frosting on them, I was calling them cupcakes, which Ani was adamant that there is a difference - they are not cupcakes even though nutritionally they aren't much different. They have almost as much butter and sugar but at least you get a serving of fruit. :)
Be sure to use cupcake papers or spray your pan. EB wanted to try this recipe from the Friend.

Mix together in small bowl:
2 eggs
2/3 c brown sugar
Then add:
1 1/2 c chunky applesauce
6 T unsalted butter, melted

In larger bowl, mix together:
1 1/2 c flour
1 1/4 t cinnamon
1/2 baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 salt
Add apple mixture in and mix well.
Pour into cups about 2/3 full. Bake for about 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
These taste good with apple cinnamon frosting as a dessert. but don't call them cupcakes!
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