Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup Mott's(R) Original Applesauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced apple
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and white pepper in a bowl.
  • In separate bowl, mix together the egg, buttermilk, and applesauce. Add to dry ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Stir in Cheddar cheese, apple, and sage; mix thoroughly. Spoon into prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.