Applesauce Muffins

These easy Applesauce Muffins are light and fluffy and have just the right amount of apple flavor. Made from scratch with homemade or store-bought applesauce these tasty homemade muffins are ready in about 30 minutes.

Why This Recipe

These delicious applesauce muffins are made with just a few simple ingredients you likely have on hand already.  The result is a sweet and light apple muffin seasoned with cinnamon and allspice. These muffins are perfect for brunch, breakfast, or as a snack with tea or coffee. They are also a nice treat in a lunch box! Perfect for picnics and gatherings too. It's one of our favorite muffin recipes. There is nothing like a fresh homemade muffin with a cold glass of milk.

Ingredient List For Easy Applesauce Muffins

Flour  - I use all purpose flour, but you can also use white whole wheat flour. Butter - I always recommend using real butter. White Sugar -  Applesauce- Make homemade or grab a jar of applesauce.  Spices - allspice, cinnamon, and vanilla are used in this recipe.

Equipment and Kitchen Tools Needed

• bowl
• spoon
• hand or stand mixer
• cupcake or muffin pan
• cupcake liners

How to Make Mint Simple Syrup 

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mixe together dry ingredients - (flour, cinnamon, allspice and baking soda).
   2. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy
   3. In a medium bowl, mix together wet ingredients (eggs, applesauce and vanilla) until smooth.
   4. Mix raisins with about 2 tablespoons of the flour.
   5. Gradually add the flour mixture to wet ingredients just until moistened
   6. Fold in raisins

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. They make the best apple muffins!

Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts

• Use cupcake paper liners to save on clean-up. 
• Store leftovers in an airtight container.
• You can make these as mini muffins using a mini muffin pan.
• You can skip the raisins if you wish, or substitute with chocolate chips. 

FAQ

Can you freeze applesauce muffins?

Yes, you can freeze the muffins in a freezer-safe container. 

Can I use chunky applesauce?

Yes, you can use chunky or smooth or homemade applesauce. 

More Apple and Applesauce Recipes

Homemade Applesauce - Make your own applesauce and save money. Apple Cider Donuts-- Apple cider gives this breakfast muffin a nice fall flavor. Easy Apple Crisp - One of the simplest apple desserts ever! Applesauce Bread.  Another great way to use applesauce in your fall baking. Apple Cinnamon Muffins.  delicious apple spice muffins with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping. Caramel Apple Wraps - This quick dessert recipe was famous on Tik Tok. Apple Pie Egg Rolls Don't forget to bookmark this recipe.  

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