Meyer Lemon Ricotta Muffins

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated white sugar
• ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, (at room temperature)
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest ((from 2 lemons))
• 1 cup lowfat ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ cup thinly sliced almonds
• tiny wedges of meyer lemon, (optional)
• sparkling sugar, (optional)