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Applesauce Muffins Recipe

These irresistible applesauce muffins are a family favorite, adapted from a Taste of Home classic! We've given them a healthy upgrade by using freshly ground whole grain flour for a subtly nutty flavor and delightful texture. Perfectly tender and incredibly easy to make, these muffins freeze beautifully, making them ideal for busy mornings or baking ahead. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy warm, with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar—pure comfort food perfection!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 231.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Applesauce Muffins

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • Ground Cloves
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

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How to Make Applesauce Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups freshly ground whole grain flour (or all-purpose flour, see note), 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon ground allspice.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
  8. Fill prepared muffin cups ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (optional) before serving.
  12. Yield: 12 muffins

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

25g

Carbs

12g

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