Applesauce Spice Muffins

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Of all the apple muffin recipes, this is one of the lightest and tastiest. It comes from thornbury, ontario, in the heart of georgian bay apple country.

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Steps

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Grease or line 12 large muffin cups and set aside.

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In a large bowl , cream together butter and brown sugar.

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Beat in egg.

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Stir together flour , baking powder , soda , salt , cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Combine with raisins and almonds.

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Stir dry ingredients into the batter in 3 parts , alternating with the applesauce in 2 parts.

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Mix just until blended.

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Transfer to muffin cups , almost filling each cup.

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Topping: combine all topping ingredients and spoon equally over muffins.

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Bake at 375 f.

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For 20 minutes or until well risen and firm to the touch.

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Let cool on a rack and serve for breakfast or snacks.

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Makes 12 big muffins.

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150 classic canadian recipes.

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Ingredients

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butter, brown sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, almonds, unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar