Curly Maple's Applesauce Muffins

Adapted from Taste of Home. I don't know who Curly Maple is , but she makes some great muffins! These tender muffins with their wholesome, old-fashioned flavor are delicious! I substitute freshly ground whole grain flour for the all- purpose. **PLEASE NOTE**. If you substitute store-bought wheat flour for the all-purpose, you do not need to add the additional amount of flour - just use the same amount as all-purpose.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine, softened
• 2  eggs
• 2  cups all-purpose flour (or 2 1/2 cups freshly ground soft wheat flour or 2 1/2 cups oat flour)
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup applesauce

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with applesauce.
3. Mix just until combined.
4. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
5. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
6. Cool on a wire rack.
7. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.