Best 8 Mothers Applesauce Muffins Recipes

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Are you craving a comforting and delicious treat that embodies the essence of home? Look no further than "Mother's Applesauce Muffins," a classic recipe passed down through generations. These muffins are renowned for their tender crumb, bursting with the sweet and tangy flavors of applesauce that evoke memories of childhood and family gatherings. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to elevate your skills or a novice seeking a foolproof recipe, embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect batch of "Mother's Applesauce Muffins."

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEST APPLESAUCE MUFFINS RECIPE



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This easy applesauce muffin recipe is the only one you'll need. It yields big bakery style muffins that are soft, moist, and packed with applesauce flavor. Perfect for Fall or anytime of the year!

Provided by Crystal | Beat Bake Eat

Categories     Breakfast

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
2 eggs (room temp if using coconut oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line muffin pan with muffins liners and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine both sugars, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  • Add the applesauce and mix well (mixture should be completely smooth).
  • Beat in the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour and mix until incorporated. Do not over mix!
  • Scoop the batter into the muffin pan filling the cups to the top.
  • Bake for 20 - 21 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack (or large plate if you don't have a rack) to continue cooling.
  • Serve warm or cooled completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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Great healthy muffins with no sugar.

Provided by desi2003

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup shortening
¼ cup honey
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup raisins
¼ cup crushed walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat shortening with an electric mixer in a separate large bowl until smooth; add honey and mix for 2 minutes. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture, alternating with applesauce, until batter is smooth. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons batter into each muffin cup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 156.1 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

ON THE GOGO APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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Applesauce keeps these spicy muffins moist.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Cheerios™ cereal
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 pouches (3.2 oz each) GoGo squeeZ™ Apple Apple Applesauce on the go
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Crush cereal. In large bowl, stir together cereal, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda. Stir in remaining ingredients just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in raisins, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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We like our applesauce muffins topped with a cream-cheese frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
4 large eggs
Apple-Cider Applesauce or 1 1/2 cups store-bought applesauce
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin and a 6-cup tin with paper liners. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cloves together into a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Put 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, the granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Mix in eggs, one at a time. On low speed, mix in applesauce and then flour mixture. Stir in nuts by hand.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake until a cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely in tins on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, in the clean bowl of electric mixer, mix cream cheese with remaining 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter and 1 cup brown sugar on medium speed until smooth. Spread cream-cheese frosting on muffins.

MOTHER'S APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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"Kids of all ages love these moist old-fashioned muffins," assures field editor Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups applesauce
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, allspice and baking soda; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, applesauce and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MOM'S APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Mom's Applesauce Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients; stir until moistened.
  • In a separate bowl mix all ingredients for crumble topping until crumbly.
  • Fill lightly greased muffin cups 3/4 full; sprinkle with Crumb Topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

MOTHER'S APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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'Kids of all ages love these moist old-fashioned muffins,' assures field editor Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs eggs
2 cups applesauce
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, allspice and baking soda; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, applesauce and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 167 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

CURLY MAPLE'S APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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This are our most popular muffins at our family owned restaurant. Usually we make huge batches but we sized this one down for a home kitchen.-The Curly Maple Restaurant, Judy Noble, Findley Lake, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup applesauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with applesauce. Mix just until combined. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use Fresh, Flavorful Apples: Choose crisp and flavorful apples, such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady. These apples will provide a delicious burst of flavor to your muffins.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough muffins. Mix the batter until just combined, and be careful not to overwork it.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. This includes using fresh apples, real butter, and pure vanilla extract.
  • Don't Overfill the Muffin Tins: Fill the muffin tins only about 2/3 full to prevent overflow and ensure even baking. Also, use a cookie scoop for consistent-sized muffins.
  • Cool Muffins Completely Before Storing: Let the muffins cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. This will help them stay moist and fresh.

Conclusion:

Mother's Applesauce Muffins are a delicious and comforting treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their moist and tender texture, sweet and tangy apple flavor, and crunchy streusel topping, these muffins are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're looking for a breakfast pastry, a midday snack, or a dessert, these muffins are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Remember to follow these tips for the best results: use fresh, flavorful apples, don't overmix the batter, use quality ingredients, don't overfill the muffin tins, and let the muffins cool completely before storing. With a little bit of effort, you can create a batch of homemade muffins that will rival any bakery's offerings. So, preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in the goodness of Mother's Applesauce Muffins!

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