Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins

These simple Applesauce Muffins make the perfect breakfast or snack idea. A fast and easy muffin recipe made with applesauce and cinnamon. Moist and delicious. Both kids and adults will love them!

I love muffins not only because they are fast and easy to make but because they are so good. From a Big Double Chocolate Chip Muffin to the perfect winter Orange Streusel Muffins to a family favorite Lemon Muffins with a Crumb topping.

Muffins are not only perfect for breakfast but also snack. Even here in Italy when I go to the local bakery or grocery store there are now a few different types of muffins for sale. But to tell the truth you can’t beat a homemade muffin in my opinion.

Recipe Ingredients

• Flour – all purpose flour
• Cinnamon – ground cinnamon
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt – if you use unsalted butter then add a bit more salt
• Butter – melted butter
• Applesauce – homemade or store bought applesauce
• Sugar – granulated and brown sugar

How to  make an Applesauce Muffin Recipe

In a large bowl whisk until combined the melted cooled butter, eggs, applesauce and sugars.

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda and salt.

Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.

Spoon into the prepared muffin pan and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Bake, let cool and serve.

What does mix just until combined mean?

When I make any recipe that states mix just until combined, I made sure I only stir 15-16 times. The mixture will be slightly lumpy but don’t worry it is suppose to be like that.

Over stirring makes a tough and dense finished product, which is what you definitely do not want.

How to make Cinnamon Sugar

In an airtight container or bag combine well, two tablespoons of granulated sugar and one teaspoon of ground cinnamon, (this can be doubled or tripled etc).

Store in a cool dry area. If stored properly it will last for up to three to four years.

Can I use store-bought applesauce?

Here in Italy I can’t buy applesauce so I always make my own Homemade Applesauce. It’s very easy and that way I also have control over the sugar content and the type of apples I want to use. If you want you can use store bought but I would probably select an unsweetened applesauce.

I love using applesauce in a few of my recipes such as Applesauce Bread or Homemade Applesauce Cake or this popular recipe on the blog – Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies.

I like to use Fuji apples but other good choices are Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Pink Lady and Cortland apples.

Recipe FAQs

How to prepare the muffin pan

You can either grease and flour the pan or spray it or even line the pan with muffin liners.

What can I add to the muffin batter?

If you like you could add some finely chopped nuts, such as pecans, walnuts or even hazelnuts, some semi sweet chocolate chips. Or if you prefer you could add some raisins or even dried cranberries. Be sure to soak the raisins or cranberries in boiling water for about 10-15 minutes, drain well then add to the batter.

Can I substitute with whole wheat flour?

If you like you could substitute part of the all purpose but it has always been recommended to me not to use more than 30% whole wheat. Using too much can sometimes dry out the baked good.

How to know when muffins are done

The best way to tell if muffins are done is to insert a toothpick into the centre of one of the muffins if it comes out clean or there are a few crumbs attached to the toothpick then the muffins are done.

How to store muffins

Place the cooled muffins in a well sealed airtight bag and keep at room temperature for up to three days.

Can you freeze them?

Place the cooled muffins in an airtight freezer safe bag or container they will keep for up to three months if stored properly. The frozen muffins can be thawed at room temperature or even heated in the microwave or oven.

More delicious recipes made with applesauce

So if you are like me and always looking for a new Muffin Recipe then I hope you give these Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins a try and let me know what you think! Enjoy.