Low-Fat Applesauce Muffins
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2 c. all-purpose flour (may mix 1 c. all-purpose
    and 1 c. whole wheat flour)
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
3-1/4 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
3/4 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/8 c. prune puree (see note and recipe below)
1 c. thick, unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c. skim milk
1 egg
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Preheat oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit.  Spray muffin tins with
nonstick cooking spray.

In mixing bowl, blend flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and
spices.

In separate mixing bowl, combine prune puree, applesauce, milk,
and egg.  Beat thoroughly.  Add flour mixture and raisins (if used);
mix until just blended -- do not overmix!

Fill muffin cups 2/3 full; bake 17-20 minutes or until muffins
test done.


NOTE:  if you do not wish to make the prune mixture, unsweetened
applesauce may be substituted successfully; however, you may
need to adjust the amount of flour in the recipe slightly to
adjust the consistency.


Prune Puree
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1/4 c. water
1 c. dried, pitted prunes

In the large bowl of a food processor, puree the prunes and
water until completely smooth.  Store in a sealed container 
in the refrigerator until use.