Preheat oven to 350°
Spray a mini loaf pan with nonstick spray
Pour melted butter in mini loaf pan. Add 2 tsp brown sugar substitute and stir until combined.
Lay apple slices over brown sugar-butter mixture and set aside
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, sugar and spices. Stir to combine
In a small bowl, combine apple sauce and molasses and egg (if using). Stir until well combined.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just slightly combined. Add in brewed tea. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Pour batter over sliced apples
Bake at 350 for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool for 10 minutes. Loosen edges with a knife and invert onto plate. Serve warm.