Applesauce Muffin Mix

The Daycare Lady's Note:

"I adapted a recipe so I could give this homemade muffin mix to our family for holiday gifts," says Barbara Opperwall of Wyoming, Michigan. From Quick Cooking 2005

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 9

Yield: 2.0 batches

• ½ cup sugar
• 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour , divided
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS

• 1 egg , lightly beaten
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup butter , melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a 1-pint glass jar, layer 3/4 cup flour, oats, sugar mixture and remaining flour. Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 2 cups total).
2. To prepare muffins: In a bowl, combine the egg, applesauce, butter and vanilla. Stir in muffin mix just until moistened. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes our clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 9 muffins.