CRANBERRY SAUCE MUFFINS

1 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cups sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup whole cranberry sauce, drained slightly
1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Blend wet ingredients except cranberry sauce.

Combine dry ingredients, except dried cranberries in another bowl. Make a well in the center and gently stir in the wet mixture just enough to moisten. Poke out any huge lumps with your spoon. Fold in cranberry sauce and dried berries.

Bake 20-25 minutes in greased muffin tins or until puffed and golden. Cool 15 minutes before removing from tins. Serve warm.

VARIATION:
If desired, melt some butter and combine with a little flour and brown sugar. Sprinkle over the tops of warm muffins for a sweet crumb topping.

Makes 12 muffins