1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of reduced calorie margarine, divided
3/4 cup of granulated brown sugar substitute, divided
1 egg
1 3/4 cups of all purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of skim milk
1 cup of peeled, finely chopped apple
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon of ground allspice

Cream 1/4 cup of margarine in a medium bowl, gradually add 1/2 cup of granulated brown sugar substitute, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, and mix well. Combine 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground allspice, and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with skim milk, stirring just until moistened. Stir in finely chopped apple. Spoon batter into muffin pans coated with cooking spray, filling two thirds full Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar substitute, 1/2 cup of flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of allspice in a small bowl. Cut in the remaining 2 tablespoons of margarine with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal, sprinkle evenly over tops of muffins. Bake at 400ºF.  for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 1 dozen muffins Each Servings:  1 muffin
Exchange 1 Starch 1 fat Chol 22 mg Calories 108 Carbo 16 gm Protein 3 gm Fat 3 gm Fiber Tr. Sodium 186 gm

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