Description
Warm, spiced applesauce muffins bring comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, perfectly blending homemade charm with simple ingredients. Moist crumb and subtle cinnamon notes will draw you into a delightful morning treat that feels like a sweet embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins and Topping:
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped walnuts
- ½ cup (80 grams) raisins
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), creating an ideal baking environment for the muffins.
- Prepare the muffin tin by either nestling paper liners into each cup or coating the surface thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients, whisking together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Create a gentle well in the center of the dry mixture, then pour in the wet components: smooth applesauce, beaten eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together, stirring just until the batter becomes uniform and no significant flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender muffin texture.
- For added depth and sweetness, fold in chopped nuts or dried fruit if desired, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Carefully spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup approximately two-thirds full to allow space for rising.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a toothpick inserted into the center emerging clean.
- Once baked, remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusting with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar or drizzling with a simple glaze.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour for whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising texture.
- Add extra moisture by using unsweetened applesauce, which helps create a tender, soft muffin while reducing the need for additional oil.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating chopped nuts, like walnuts or pecans, for added crunch and healthy fats that complement the apple flavor.
- Enhance sweetness naturally by using ripe, soft apples or adding a sprinkle of cinnamon to intensify the warm, comforting taste without extra sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg