Recipe: Double-ginger muffins

[Miche]

This is something I knocked together this mornin, after having been
thinking about it for a few days. They're pretty good, if I do say so
myself. :)

DOUBLE GINGER MUFFINS Yield: Twelve largeish muffins

50g/20z/quarter cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon golden syrup (you can sub light or dark Karo)
1/2 cup non-fat milk
1 whole egg + 2 egg whites
2 1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger (this is nice and mild; if you like things
hotter make it 2 teaspoons)
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

Preheat the oven to 375F/190C. Put the butter (cubed), apple sauce, sugar
and golden syrup into a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium
until the butter is almost melted; remove from microwave and stir gently
until butter melts completely. Add the milk and stir to combine. Add the
whole egg and egg whites and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine the
flour, baking powder, ground ginger and crystallized ginger. Make a well
in the centre. Pour in the liquid ingredients and mix gently until the
flour is just dampened. Divide mixture evenly into 12 greased muffin pans
and bake at 375F/190C for about 15 minutes, or until nicely golden-brown
and they spring back when touched lightly in the centre.

Enjoy!

Miche