Description
Delightfully moist and spiced, these Applesauce Muffins are the perfect treat for breakfast or a snack. With the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, they are irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- melted
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- melted
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Add the eggs and applesauce to the wet ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the muffins are baking, prepare the cinnamon sugar topping by combining the melted butter, white sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and brush the tops with the cinnamon sugar mixture while they are still warm.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in walnuts or raisins. These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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