Variety Spice Muffins

Directions

Using baby food eliminates the need to puree. Combine baking mix, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in medium bowl;mix well.

Beat together applesauce, evaporated milk, oil, and egg.

Add liquid mixture to dry mixture.

Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Fill 12 buttered muffin cups ⅔ full of batter.

Bake in hot oven (400F) 15 to 20 minutes.

Cool slightly; remove from pan.

TOPPING: Mix ¼ cup sugar and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.

Dip tops of muffins in 2 tbsp melted butter, then roll tops in cinnamon sugar mixture.

** You may substitute one fo the following for the applesauce: 4½ oz jar strained plums, apricots with tapioca, strained pears, or strained squash.