1 c. diced apple without peel
1/3 c. applesauce
3/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. white sugar
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. anise seed

Mix together sugar, cinnamon, ginger and anise seeds. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar mixture, salt, milk and applesauce. Do not overbeat. Stir in diced apples. Spoon batter into 12 greased muffin cups.

Bake at 400°FF (205°FC) for 20 to 25 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Serve after muffins have cooled a bit, about 30 minutes.