Applesauce Muffins

Made with a few simple ingredients, these Applesauce Muffins are both delicious and bursting with apple cinnamon flavour. It's sprinkled with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping that pairs perfectly with the fluffy apple muffins.

These muffins make for a delicious breakfast or snack. They are easy to bake and to grab on-the-go.

I love baking with applesauce! It adds moisture and a soft apple flavour. After baking my Applesauce Brownies, I knew I had to bake more delicious treats with it.

For more fall recipes, try Apple Breakfast Cake, Banana Pecan Chocolate Chip Muffins, and Butter Pecan Cookies.

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• Applesauce Muffins

Why this recipe works

Applesauce - Unsweetened applesauce is used and creates a moist and soft muffin!

Cinnamon sugar - Such a delicious sprinkle on top of the muffins!

Easy to make - Everything gets mixed together in a few simple steps.

Ingredients Notes

Here is a list of key ingredients used in these Applesauce Muffins.

All-purpose flour – This flour is used for the muffins. You can also use 1:1 gluten-free flour.

Applesauce - I used unsweetened applesauce. Make sure the sauce is at room temperature before beginning. If using sweetened applesauce, they will be slightly sweeter.

Baking soda - Always double check the expiry date.

Baking powder - Always double check the expiry date.

Eggs – Make sure they are at room temperature before starting.

Oil – You can replace this with melted and cooled butter.

Spices - I used cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg. Although the nutmeg is optional, the cinnamon contributes to the lovely flavour of these muffins.

Step by step instructions

Here is how to make and bake these Applesauce Muffins. You will need a 12 muffin tin, muffin liners, 3 mixing bowls, a spatula, and a whisk.

Step 1 – Prep. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line the muffin tin with 12 liners and set aside. If you need a recommendation, this is my favourite tin. In a small glass, mix together cinnamon and white sugar. This will be used to sprinkle on top of the muffins.

Step 2 – Mix dry ingredients. In a medium-sized bowl, add in the dry ingredients. Mix together and set aside.

Step 3 – Whisk wet ingredients. In a large bowl, add both sugars and oil. Whisk together until well combined (2-3 minutes). Then add in the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla. Keep on whisking for another 2-3 minutes until smooth.

Step 4 – Add in dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients into the wet. With a spatula, gently mix together until a soft muffin batter forms. Do not over-mix this step. Stop mixing once all the ingredients are incorporated.

Step 5 – Scoop. With a scooper, evenly divide the batter between the liners. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon white sugar on top of each muffin.

Step 6 – Bake. Bake the muffins at 425°F for 5 minutes, then lower the oven to 350°F and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. The muffins are ready when a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

These muffins are best served fresh or next day. They stay good on the counter for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Expert Baking Tips

Here are a few expert baking tips from my kitchen to yours

• Use a gram scale. This is important! Using a gram scale ensures the proper weight. This is one of my favourites.
• Sprinkle cinnamon white sugar on top before baking! This will give you a delicious crisp sugary muffin top we all love.
• Do not over-mix! When no flour streaks appear anymore, stop mixing.
• Use unsweetened applesauce, and not sweetened.

FAQ

Can I use bananas instead of the applesauce?

If you want to use bananas, use my The Best Banana Muffins recipe instead!

How do I store these muffins?

Keep the muffins on the counter for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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