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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. Grease muffin cups or use paper muffin liners. 3. Make the apple sauce by stewing the apples mixed with lime juice, brown sugar and cinnamon. you can ...

Divide the mixture between the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with sugar, if using. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the muffins are golden on top. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.