Applesauce Cinnamon Muffins

Fall is my favorite time of year. Cooler weather enabling afternoon bike rides and open windows, the colorful trees and leaves falling, the pumpkins and scarecrows lining neighborhoods, the memories of childhood apple orchard outings, football games and sweatshirt weather, and of course, the wonderful smells coming from my kitchen.

• Apple Pie Banana Bundt Cake and Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
• Pumpkin Streusel Cake and Iced Pumpkin Cookies
• Beef Vegetable Soup and Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Ultimate Lasagna Recipe and Mexican Chicken Burritos

And then there are these Applesauce Cinnamon Muffins! They are so many things:

• Moist – From an abundance of applesauce.
• Full of texture – In addition to moist, these have plenty of apples mixed in.
• Sweetened – Brown sugar and cinnamon add the perfect sweet flavor.
• Healthier – Just 200 calories makes this an ideal breakfast or anytime treat.

Ingredients needed for Applesauce Cinnamon Muffins:

Simple ingredients that you probably have in your pantry already!

• Butter – I use unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled.
• Brown Sugar – 100% brown sugar for this one!
• Vanilla – I love the Watkin’s brand.
• Applesauce – I use sweetened cinnamon applesauce. But you could use an unsweetened version as well.
• Eggs – Two large eggs.
• Baking staples – Baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
• Flour – All-purpose flour works the best for a lighter muffin. You could also experiment with using some whole wheat flour, if desired.
• Apples – Peel and finely dice your apples. You may want to add a squeeze of lemon to prevent browning.
• Topping – Combine a bit of regular sugar with a little cinnamon, and sprinkle this over the top of the muffins before baking. This is an optional step!

How to make Applesauce Cinnamon Muffins:

1. Melt butter. In a small bowl, microwave the butter until melted, and then let cool slightly.
2. Mix wet ingredients. In a mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients – the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon applesauce, and eggs. Add the melted butter when cooled and mix well.
3. Add in dry ingredients. To the mixing bowl, add the baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour. Stir until just mixed. Don’t over-mix!
4. Prep apples. Peel and core the apples. Dice finely, and then add to the bowl, and gently stir. Reserve a few pieces for the top (optional step).
5. Add batter to muffin tins. To a 12-cup muffin tin, add the liners. Then use a large spoon to add the batter to the liners, filling almost to the top. Add a small apple slice to the top, if desired.
6. Add topping. (Optional) Combine a little sugar and cinnamon in a shaker. Sprinkle over the top.
7. Bake. Bake the muffins at 375 degrees for five minutes. Then reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking until done in the center, approximately 20 minutes more. Prepare the remaining three muffins for baking.

Favorite apples to use for baking:

All of these apples are delicious, and you can use any of these for these applesauce muffins.

• Braeburn
• Fuji
• Gala
• Granny Smith
• Honeycrisp
• Jonathan
• Pink Lady

How to store these muffins:

• Countertop – You can store them in an airtight container on your counter for about three days.
• Refrigerator – These also store well in the refrigerator for up to five days. Just warm them up in the microwave and add a touch of butter.
• Freezer – These muffins freeze well for up to three months. Wrap them up tight in freezer bags for best results.

Kitchen Tools used for this recipe: (Affiliate Links)

• Glass Mixing Bowls
• USA Muffin Pan
• Muffin Liners

Make this apple recipe next: Apple Pie Banana Bundt Cake

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xoxo ~Sue