Cranberry Applesauce Muffins

I start making these in November and don’t stop till Spring! They are a great addition to a Christmas brunch or egg casserole and the aroma while they bake is heavenly!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.

Step: 2

In a small bowl, mix together applesauce, oil and egg. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture. Stir until just moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Spoon into muffin cups, 2/3 full.

Step: 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 2 minutes before removing.

Per Serving: 212 calories; protein 3.2g; carbohydrates 28.5g; fat 9.9g; cholesterol 15.5mg; sodium 208.6mg.

The best flavour of the flour can make a real deal to your bread. Different brands do vary. Great taste or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a best rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal bread , which not always getting bigger as well as clear bread.

To make this in a dough , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A dough’s first rising can be make in the fridge overnight . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can work it night before , then finish it off the next day.