Applesauce Muffins

soft inside texture of applesauce muffin

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Easy applesauce muffins are moist, tender and full of cinnamon sugar flavor. A cozy quick recipe perfect for busy mornings.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 245kcal

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 eggs, large
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
turbinado sugar optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Place the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
In a smaller bowl, stir together the applesauce, milk, sour cream, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry, and fold together until just barely combined (batter will be very thick).
Cover the batter with a tea towel and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes while you prepare a 12 cup muffin pan with liners.
Divide the batter equally between all 12 wells of the muffin pan, and garnish with turbinado sugar, if desired. I used ¼ teaspoon per muffin, but feel free to use more.
Bake the muffins for 5 minutes at 425 degrees F, then turn the oven temperature down to 350 degrees F and continue to bake for 14 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the thickest part of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Notes

Try topping with streusel, for applesauce crumb muffins!

Store any leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. They can also be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freeze the muffins for up to 3 months in an airtight container or zip-top bag. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator and warm before serving, if desired.

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