Apple Cranberry Muffins
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1 3/4 cups plus 2 tbsp. all purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
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1/2 tsp. baking soda
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1 egg
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3/4 cup milk
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3/4 cup sweetened applesauce
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
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1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, applesauce, and butter; mix well. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Batter will be lumpy; do not over mix. In a small bowl, toss cranberries with remaining 2 tbsp. Of flour; fold into batter. Spoon batter evenly into 12 greased 2 3/4 inch muffin cups. In measuring cup, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Sprinkle over tops of muffins. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack and cool. 