Cran-Orange Streusel Muffins

By Johanna

Ingredients

• STREUSEL TOPPING:
• 1/4 c. butter, softened
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 c. fat-free milk
• 1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
• 2 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp. cold butter

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 min. Beat in egg. Beat in the milk, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into butter mixture just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and orange peel.

2. Coat muffing cups with cooking spray; fill three fourths full with batter. For topping, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.

3. Bake at 400 degree F. For 18-22 min or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 min before removing from pan to wire rack.