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A close-up of an applesauce muffin with a bite taken out, resting on an unwrapped paper liner on a wooden board, surrounded by whole muffins and a red apple.

Applesauce Muffins

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These easy Applesauce Muffins are soft, moist, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor in every bite. Made with simple ingredients and a crunchy sugar topping, these bakery-style muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep!
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword applesauce muffins
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 242
Author Gayle Bialas

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (vegetable oil OR melted coconut oil can also be used)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar for topping, if desired (or sugar in the raw)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a 12-count muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Spoon the mixture into each muffin tin, filling about ¾ full. Sprinkle each muffin cup with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then, without opening oven door, lower temperature to 375°F and bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes, then remove muffins to a wire rack to cool completely. **Baking at 425°F first helps to achieve that high, bakery style muffin.

Notes

  • Muffins will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • See my tips and tricks for making these muffins above the recipe box.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg