Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Applesauce
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These Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Applesauce are the perfect blend of warm cinnamon and fresh apple. Made with a generous amount of applesauce, they’re moist, soft and flavorful while keeping things wholesome. Whether you’re looking for a delicious breakfast treat or an easy dessert, these muffins are sure to hit the spot!
Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Applesauce Recipe
This recipe combines applesauce and cinnamon to create soft, fluffy muffins that are a great option for any time of day.
With no fancy ingredients or equipment needed, these muffins are easy to whip up in just a few steps. The applesauce adds moisture and a mild sweetness, making each bite tender and satisfying.
Perfect for fall or whenever you’re craving a cozy, homemade muffin!
Can I use homemade applesauce?
Absolutely! Homemade applesauce works wonderfully in this recipe, adding a fresh, natural flavor. Just make sure it’s smooth and unsweetened for the best consistency and balanced sweetness, as store-bought applesauce typically is.
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Why do I need to rest the muffin batter?
Resting the batter gives the flour time to fully hydrate, leading to a better rise and a softer, fluffier muffin texture. The rest period results in taller muffins with a more even crumb. While you can bake immediately if you’re short on time, allowing the batter to rest is worth the wait for an extra lift and tenderness in each bite.
Why do you put applesauce in muffins?
Applesauce adds moisture and natural sweetness to muffins, creating a soft, tender crumb without needing as much added sugar or fat. It’s a great way to keep the muffins light yet flavorful, and it can also act as a substitute for oil or butter in some recipes, making them healthier while retaining a moist, delicious texture.
How to store apple cinnamon muffins
Store: Keep cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Freeze: After cooling, wrap each muffin individually and store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months to prevent freezer burn.
Thaw: To enjoy, thaw the wrapped muffins at room temperature for a few hours, ensuring they retain moisture and taste fresh.
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Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Applesauce
Ingredients
Muffins
- 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, scoop & leveled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (250g) unsweetened applesauce
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 113 g (1 stick / 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large red or green apple, peeled, cored, and chopped into small cubes
Cinnamon Sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, add the eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Add melted butter and whisk to combine.
- Add Wet to Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and gently fold with a spatula or whisk until just combined, leaving some streaks of flour visible.
- Fold in Apple: Add the chopped apple and gently fold it into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Rest Batter: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a tea towel and let the batter sit at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flour to fully hydrate for a taller, fluffier muffin. Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC) about 30 minutes into this resting time and line a 12-hole muffin/cupcake tin with paper liners, set aside.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While the batter rests, mix together the cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the lined muffin cups, slightly overfilling each one to achieve a tall rise (refer to images in the blog post for guidance). This recipe should make 12 muffins. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the tops of each muffin.
- Bake: Bake for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 180ºC (350ºF) and bake for an additional 10-13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Why does the muffin show some apple “chunks” if it only contains applesauce?
Hi Donna, thank you for catching that! I apologize for the confusion. The recipe has now been updated to include the fresh chopped apple. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I hope you enjoy the recipe! Sam 🙂