Spiced Apple Sauce Muffins Recipe

1-1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 tbsps vegetable oil

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

2 tsps baking soda

1/2 tsp powdered instant espresso

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

3/4 cup raisins or chopped nuts

375 F. Grease or line

9 standard muffin cups. Fill the other

3 cups halfway with water. In a large bowl using a whisk, combine the applesauce, brown sugar, eggs and oil. In a large bowl using a whisk, combine the flour, baking soda, espresso and spices. Add to the wet mixture and stir with a large spatula until just moistened, about 10 strokes. add the raisins or nuts, if desired. Spoon the batter into the cups until level with the top of the pan. place the pan on a rack in the center of the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean and the tops feel springy. Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.