Apple Streusel Muffin

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 cup Brown sugar
2. 1 ¼ cup All-purpose Flour
3. 5 tsp. Ground cinnamon, divided
4. 1 ¾ cup Margarine
5. 1 bag Pioneer® Whole Grain Muffin Mix (212665)
6. 2 cups Water
7. 2 cups Unsweetened applesauce
8. 6 cups Chopped apple, skin on (approximately 4 medium)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (350°F for convection oven). Spray insides of muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Combine brown sugar, flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and margarine in a medium bowl until mixture forms a streusel; set aside.
3. Place water and applesauce in mixing bowl. Add muffin mix to bowl.
4. Mix with paddle attachment on speed #1 for 30 seconds.
5. Add chopped apple. Mix for an additional 1 minute.
6. Fill each muffin mold with 3 ounces batter (by weight) using a #12 scoop or until within ½ inch of the top. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon reserved streusel mixture.
7. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle with a rubber spatula.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through (20 minutes for convection).
9. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before removing from pans.

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