Best 7 Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffins Recipes

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Apple cinnamon mini muffins are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are bursting with the flavors of apple and cinnamon, and they have a moist and tender texture that will melt in your mouth. These mini muffins are also a great way to use up leftover apples, and they can be made ahead of time and frozen for later. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these delicious muffins that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DOUBLE-DUTY APPLESAUCE MINI MUFFINS



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Children reach with both hands for these buttery tender mini muffins. Cinnamon-spiced and made with applesauce, they're easy to bake on a moment's notice. -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup reserved Double-Duty Heavenly Applesauce or other cinnamon applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in applesauce and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture; stir just until moistened., Fill paper-lined mini-muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For topping, in a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Dip tops of warm muffins in melted butter, then in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS



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Late September is a great time to enjoy the harvest from local apple orchards. Our city hosts the annual Applejack Festival, which draws thousand to try various apple specialties. These apple cinnamon muffins are one of my favorites. -Judi Klee, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons applesauce
1 medium tart apple, peeled and grated
TOPPING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, oil and applesauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. For topping, combine brown sugar and flour. cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in oats and nuts. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS



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A really easy apple cinnamon muffin recipe.

Provided by Mindy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease six muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Stir together 1 1/2 cup flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt, baking powder and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix in oil, egg and milk. Fold in apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling to the top of the cup.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix together with fork and sprinkle over unbaked muffins.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

MINI APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Mini Applesauce Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 24 mini muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup applesauce
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine
sugar
cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar. Add eggs and applesauce.
  • In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture.
  • Grease mini-muffin tins. Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Melt 1/2 stick butter. Make a mixture of sugar and cinnamon in bowl. Dip muffin tops in butter, then roll in sugar/cinnamon mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 174.4, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.7

DELIGHTFUL APPLE SPICE MINI MUFFINS



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My son made these for our county fair and won a blue ribbon. They are very easy to make and delicious!!

Provided by Nikki Kate

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 17m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup applesauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Line mini muffin pan with paper liners (or grease with cooking spray).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat until smooth.
  • Blend in cinnamon, allspice, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Alternately add ina half a cup of applesauce, one cup of flour, remaining applesauce, and remaining flour.
  • Stir just until blended together.
  • Pour batter into mini muffin cups 2/3's of the way full.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 17 to 20 minutes.

MINIATURE APPLE MUFFINS



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Just the right amount of spice and a sprinkling of raisins give these bite-size muffins the robust flavor of an old-fashioned apple cake.

Provided by SPLENDA® Sweeteners

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     SPLENDA®

Time 27m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons molasses
2 large eggs
⅓ cup apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup peeled, shredded fresh apple
⅔ cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray miniature muffin pans with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.
  • Beat SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, butter, and molasses at medium speed of an electric mixer 1 minute or until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition; add apple juice concentrate and lemon peel, beating until blended.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda, and salt; add to SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener mixture, beating on low speed just until blended. Stir in apple, oats, and raisins.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pans; filling three-fourths full. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 108.8 mg, Sugar 3 g

APPLE CINNAMON MINI MUFFINS



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Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup Old Fashion oats
1/2 cup White whole wheat flour
1/8 cup White whole wheat flour
1/4 cup Brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 cup No sugar added applesauce
1/4 cup Skim milk
1 Egg White
1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 Apple, grated (small/medium)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Coat a 24 capacity mini muffin tin with cooking spray
  • Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt , baking powder & baking soda.
  • In separate boil, combine applesauce, milk, egg white & oil.
  • Pour wet mixture over dry mixture and stir JUST until combined.
  • Add apple just until combined.
  • Spoon batter into tins.
  • Sprinkle scant cinnamon/sugar mixture on top of batter.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful apples for the best results.
  • Be sure to peel and core the apples before grating them.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will prevent the muffins from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Apple cinnamon mini muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover apples. With their moist crumb, sweet apple flavor, and warm cinnamon spice, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these apple cinnamon mini muffins a try!

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