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Looking down at six cinnamon applesauce muffins topped with a swirl of butter and a dusting of cinnamon.

Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins

Baked with applesauce and cinnamon, these moist muffins are made with butter and eggs for a classic breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 13 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 240 ml/8 fl oz
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 113 g/4 oz
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 220 g/7.8 oz
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 g/3.5 oz
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 50 g/1.8 oz
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg optional
  • 2 tbsps granulated sugar for topping
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for topping
  • 2 tbsps melted butter for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven and Prep Tin:

    Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or a light greasing.

  2. Whisk Dry Ingredients:

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly distributed.

  3. Mix Wet Ingredients:

    Combine melted butter with granulated and brown sugars, stirring until smooth. Add eggs, applesauce, and vanilla, mixing until fully homogeneous.

  4. Combine Wet and Dry:

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with minimal strokes, just until no dry streaks remain—do not overmix.

  5. Fill Muffin Cups:

    Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each roughly two-thirds full.

  6. Bake Muffins:

    Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into a muffin's center emerges clean.

  7. Cool and Glaze:

    Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool fully. If desired, brush warm muffins with melted butter and dust with a cinnamon-sugar mix.