Applesauce Cupcakes (Gift Mix in a Jar) Recipe

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Applesauce Cupcakes (Gift Mix in a Jar)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups applesauce
  • 1 egg

Directions:

  1. Creating the Gift in a Jar:
  2. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
  3. Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the sugar, flour, salt, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and then pecans - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
  4. Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
  5. APPLESAUCE CUPCAKES GIFT TAG:
  6. Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 1/2 cups applesauce, 2 tsp baking soda, 3/4 cup melted butter, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  7. APPLESAUCE CUPCAKES INSTRUCTIONS:
  8. Preheat oven to 350.
  9. Microwave the applesauce for 45 seconds and immediately stir in the baking soda; set aside.
  10. In a large bowl, combine the butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
  11. Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
  12. Spoon the batter into papered muffin tins, filling each liner half full.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  14. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  15. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 735.38 Kcal (3079 kJ)
Calories from fat 427.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.51g 73%
Cholesterol 66.21mg 22%
Sodium 1245.76mg 52%
Potassium 244.69mg 5%
Total Carbs 74.06g 25%
Sugars 23.42g 94%
Dietary Fiber 7.54g 30%
Protein 8.66g 17%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 146.3mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 390.29 Kcal (1634 kJ)
Calories from fat 226.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.22g 73%
Cholesterol 35.14mg 22%
Sodium 661.16mg 52%
Potassium 129.87mg 5%
Total Carbs 39.3g 25%
Sugars 12.43g 94%
Dietary Fiber 4g 30%
Protein 4.59g 17%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 1.8mg 19%
Calcium 77.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.9
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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