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These moist applesauce muffins have a delicious apple cinnamon flavor and are sweetened with applesauce. The cinnamon sugar topping makes them extra drool worthy. 
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4.92 from 12 votes

Applesauce Muffins

These moist applesauce muffins have a delicious apple cinnamon flavor and are sweetened with applesauce. They're the perfect easy muffin recipe, and the cinnamon sugar topping makes them extra drool-worthy. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Muffins, Apple Recipes, Muffins
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

Applesauce Muffins

  • 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

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter , melted
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Line a muffin pan with muffin papers.
  • Sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter and sugars. Then whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract and applesauce. 
  • Whisk about 1/2 of the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, then gently fold in the rest using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake for 17-22 minutes, or until the tops are slightly firm to the touch and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the sugar and cinnamon.
  • Dip the top of a warm muffin in the melted butter, shaking off any excess. Then dip the top in the bowl of cinnamon sugar. Repeat the process with the rest of the muffins. 

Notes

*Store in an airtight container at room temperature.