These Applesauce Muffins are a made from scratch recipe made with unsweetened applesauce and a hint of cinnamon is deliciously moist and the perfect fall breakfast or snack.

Making Muffin Recipes with Applesauce

This year I decided to make applesauce from apples that my dad gave me. My parents still grow a large garden, have berry bushes, and apple trees. When I made a visit home, my dad sent me home with a bushel of pretty red apples that became homemade applesauce.

I know many people often use applesauce to replace the fat in a recipe. However, when I made these applesauce muffins, I decided to not do that. I decided to make a regular muffin recipe and flavor it with the applesauce and cinnamon then stud it with my favorite nut, the pecan. 

What You Need To Make Applesauce Muffins 

Unsweetened Applesauce

A good quality cinnamon, I love this brand.

Sugar

Butter

All purpose flour, I prefer unbleached flour

Muffin pan, I prefer using a non-stick muffin pan

Baking Cups (I prefer these paper liners)

If you love the spatula in my video, you can find it here!

Tips and Substitutions

• If the applesauce seems to have a lot of liquid, strain it before using it
• Be sure to allow the muffins to cool for at least 15 minutes before unwrapping to consume. Trying to remove the muffin wrapper while it is hot, it may not come off clean
• Substitute pumpkin puree for the applesauce
• Substitute olive oil for the butter and make this a vegan recipe
• Change the spices up and use pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon

More Favorite Muffin Recipes To Try

Almond Joy Muffins

Banana Walnut Muffins

Berry Cherry Muffins

Browned Butter Banana Muffins

Cranberry Muffins

Lemon Mascarpone Muffins

Praline Pumpkin Muffins

Paleo Pumpkin Muffins (grain and dairy free)

Rhubarb Muffins with Crumb Topping (grain and sugar free)

To Die For Blueberry Muffins

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Yield: 12

Applesauce Muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Moist and delicious applesauce muffins with a hint of cinnamon spice.

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Ingredients

• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 cups unsweetened applesauce, room temperature
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups pecans, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until combined and the mixture turns a pale yellow. Stir in the applesauce and melted butter. Set aside
2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the flour mixture to the applesauce mixture and stir until just combined.
3. Scoop with a large cookie scoop into a paper lined muffin paper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the enter comes out clean.
4. Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. 

Notes

Tips and Substitutions

• If the applesauce seems to have a lot of liquid, strain it before using it
• Be sure to allow the muffins to cool for at least 15 minutes before unwrapping to consume. Trying to remove the muffin wrapper while it is hot, it may not come off clean
• Substitute pumpkin puree for the applesauce
• Substitute olive oil for the butter and make this a vegan recipe
• Change the spices up and use pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 516Total Fat 30gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 103mgSodium 519mgCarbohydrates 58gFiber 3gSugar 32gProtein 7g

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy but will vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients you use. Please consult with your doctor regarding specific health needs.