Applesauce Spice Bran Muffins

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This moist, delicious muffin can be made with dried cranberries, raisins or chopped dates. i baked these up as 12 jumbo muffins but am posting the recipe for 24 regular muffins, as this is the size of pan most bakers have.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f.

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Lightly grease two non-stick muffin pans or line with paper muffin cups.

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In a large bowl , combine the bran , flour , cranberries , cinnamon , baking powder , baking soda , salt , ginger , nutmeg and orange zest.

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In a separate bowl , beat together the applesauce , sugar , oil and eggs until well mixed.

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Stir in the milk and molasses.

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Add to the dry ingredients , stirring just enough to moisten.

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Be careful not to overmix.

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Spoon into the prepared muffin pans.

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Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are firm to the touch.

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Ingredients

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wheat bran, all-purpose flour, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, oranges, zest of, applesauce, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, molasses