In this recipe, applesauce is used instead of butter to cut back on the fat.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 12
Ingredients
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sweetened applesauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon (packed) grated orange peel
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 12 muffin cups with foil muffin liners. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar in large bowl until thick and light, about 5 minutes. Add applesauce, sour cream and orange peel and beat until well blended. Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt over mixture; beat until just blended. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Divide batter among muffin liners.
Step 2
Bake muffins until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer muffins to rack; cool.
