Applesauce Muffin Mix

"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

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 9
• Yields: 2 batches

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2  tablespoons quick-cooking oats

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS

• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 1  cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄2 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.