Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins

By Hklbrries

"Perfect for holiday mornings and for hostess gifts, Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins from Cheri Marcovitch will fill your kitchen with the aromas of cinnamon, mace and nutmeg. 'These muffins are a very moist and delicious healthful snack,' the Santa Clarita, CA, resident says. 'I have enjoyed making them for gift baskets for many years. They are always well received.'"

Cheri Marcovitch, Santa Clarita, CA

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 2 2/3 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup applesauce, any style
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2/3 cup apple juice
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp mace
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from americanprofile.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease cups of muffin tin or line with baking cups.

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in applesauce and pumpkin until well mixed. Add apple juice, flour, baking soda and baking powder. Don't overmix. When batter is just smooth, add salt, cinnamon, mace and nutmeg. Stir in walnuts. Fill muffin cups.

Bake 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.