1 1/2 c. bran cereal
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 egg
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
Applesauce Glaze (recipe follows)

Mix bran, applesauce, egg, butter, and brown sugar; let stand 5 minutes. In large bowl, blend flour, baking powder, and cinnamon; stir in bran mixture just until blended (batter will be lumpy). Stir in raisins, if desired. Spoon batter into 12 greased 2 1/2 inch muffin pan cups. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until done. Drizzle with Applesauce Glaze; serve warm. Makes 1 dozen.

Applesauce Glaze: Blend 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar into 1 tablespoon applesauce until smooth.