Description
Homemade applesauce muffins combine comforting autumn flavors with wholesome ingredients. Warm spices and tender crumb invite you to savor this simple, delightful breakfast treat that celebrates seasonal charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup sugar
Binding and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin or coat with cooking spray.
- Combine applesauce, egg, oil, vanilla, and sugar in a mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy.
- In a separate container, blend flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly across the muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to achieve complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Choose unsweetened applesauce to control sugar levels and enhance the natural apple flavor in the muffins.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free blend that maintains moisture and texture.
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruits like walnuts or raisins to boost nutritional value and create delightful texture variations.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation without losing quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg