Brandied Raisin-Applesauce Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. raisins
2 Tbsp. brandy or apple juice
1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. apple pie spice
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 beaten eggs
2/3 c. applesauce
1/3 c. margarine or butter, melted
1/4 c. packed brown sugar

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine raisins and brandy or apple juice. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
Grease 12 (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups, or line with paper bake cups; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, apple pie spice, baking soda and salt.
Make a well in center of ingredients.
In another bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, melted margarine or butter, brown sugar and the raisin mixture.
Add the egg mixture all at once to the well in the flour mixture.
Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy).
Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden.
Remove muffins from pan; cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Makes 12.