Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins Recipe
The aroma of warm cinnamon and sweet applesauce baking is pure comfort food magic. These Best Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins deliver on that promise with a perfectly moist, tender crumb and a cozy spice kick. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected this recipe to be incredibly simple and reliable, making it a go-to for quick breakfasts or satisfying snacks. You’ll love how the applesauce keeps them deliciously soft for days.
The rest of my notes on this kind of cooking are in my apple and cranberry collection.
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Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1 - Preheat and Prepare Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly. This temperature is ideal for creating a nice dome on your Best Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins.
- Step 2 - Combine Dry Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisking, as opposed to stirring, is a key technique that aerates the dry ingredients, ensuring your leaveners are evenly distributed for a uniform rise.
- Step 3 - Mix Wet Ingredients In a separate medium bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth and emulsified. (Pro tip: Letting the egg come to room temperature before mixing helps it incorporate more easily).
- Step 4 - Combine Batters Step 5 - Fill Muffin Cups Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full. I find using a cookie scoop or a measuring cup makes this process clean and ensures even baking.
- Step 6 - Bake to Perfection Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Unlike denser baked goods, these muffins will spring back lightly when touched.
- Step 7 - Cool and Serve Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This resting period allows the structure to set, preventing them from falling apart. Enjoy warm or store for later.
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