Best 7 Mini Applesauce Puffs Recipes

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Applesauce is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes, both sweet and savory. One of the most popular ways to enjoy applesauce is in the form of mini puffs. These bite-sized treats are made with a combination of applesauce, flour, sugar, and baking powder. They are quick and easy to make, and they are always a hit with kids and adults alike. Mini applesauce puffs are the perfect snack or dessert for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover applesauce.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE PUFFS



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Yummy mini applesauce muffin "puffs" topped with cinnamon sugar.

Provided by Darice Baird

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
½ cup applesauce
½ cup white sugar, divided
¼ cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 30 mini muffin cups.
  • Mix baking mix, applesauce, 1/4 cup sugar, milk, egg, oil, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl until just blended.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • While puffs are baking, place melted butter in a shallow bowl, and combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in a second shallow bowl.
  • Dip warm puffs in melted butter, then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 104.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

FINGER-LICKING GOOD MINI CREAM PUFFS



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This recipe is quick and easy to whip up and the kids will love it! They are perfect to pack for a picnic or to have as a snack for family game night I guarantee you can't eat just one...hey are so addicting & they're perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth! -Jennifer Erwin, Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
VANILLA FILLING:
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1-3/4 cups 2% milk
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, bring water and butter to a rolling boil over medium heat. Add flour and salt all at once; beat until blended. Cook, stirring vigorously, until a film forms at the bottom of the pan, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes., Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop dough by 1-in. balls 1-1/2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until puffed, very firm and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool on wire racks., Meanwhile, whisk together pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes or until thickened; let stand 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Cut puffs in half. Fill cream puffs with vanilla filling; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APPLESAUCE PUFFS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by SMorrissey

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c. Bisquick
3/4 c. sugar (divided)
3 t. cinnamon (divided)
1/2 c. applesauce
1/4 c. milk
1 egg
2 T. oil
5 T. melted butter

Steps:

  • Combine Bisquick, ¼c. sugar and 1 t. cinnamon. Stir in applesauce, milk, egg and oil until well mixed. Fill greases muffin pan ⅔ full. Back at 400 for 10 min. In a bowl mix ½ c. sugar with 2 t. cinnamon. Dip hot puffs in bowl of melted butter and then in bowl of cinnamon sugar.

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.

APPLESAUCE PUFFS



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Make and share this Applesauce Puffs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Breakfast

Time 22m

Yield 12-18 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups biscuit mix
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons melted butter (or margarine)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Combine biscuit mix, ¼ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Add applesauce, milk, egg and oil. Mix until moistened.
  • Fill greased 2" muffin pans two-thirds full.
  • Bake in 400 degree oven 12 minutes or until done. Cool slightly; remove.
  • Dip tops in melted butter (or margarine), then in ¼ cup sugar mixed with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Makes 12 to 18 puffs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 281.1, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.7, Protein 2.3

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

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

Tips:

  • For a crispier puff, use a higher oven temperature and bake for a shorter amount of time.
  • To make the puffs ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe instructions and then freeze them. When you're ready to serve, thaw them at room temperature or reheat them in a warm oven.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
  • If you don't have applesauce, you can use mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, or even sweet potato puree.
  • Feel free to get creative with your toppings. Try cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or even a drizzle of maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Mini Applesauce Puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're light and fluffy, with a sweet and tangy applesauce filling. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these puffs are sure to be a hit.

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