• 1 egg • 1/4 cup applesauce • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1/4 cup molasses • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 1/2 cups flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon cloves • 1/4 teaspoon ginger • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/2 cup boiling water • Sugar, to sprinkle
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil 12 muffin cup or tins.
In medium bowl, beat the egg, applesauce, oil, molasses & 1/2 cup sugar. Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl, & add to 1st mixture. Stir in the water, mixing well.
Fill the muffin cups two-thirds full. Lightly sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.