Best 11 Spiced Applesauce Muffins Recipes

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Spiced applesauce muffins are a delicious and heartwarming treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. They are moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The applesauce in the muffins adds a natural sweetness and moisture, while the spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, give them a warm and inviting flavor. These muffins are also incredibly easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients and steps required. So whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you can easily create these delicious and comforting spiced applesauce muffins in your own kitchen.

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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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These applesauce muffins are so popular at the restaurant I own that I had the recipe printed up on a card to share with guests. -Linda Williams, LaFayette, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups applesauce
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Cinnamon-sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in applesauce. Combine flour, baking soda and spices; stir into creamed mixture. If desired, fold in nuts. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLESAUCE SPICE MUFFINS



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Of all the apple muffin recipes, this is one of the lightest and tastiest. It comes from Thornbury, Ontario, in the heart of Georgian Bay apple country.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup chopped almonds, pecans or 1/2 cup freshly shelled walnuts
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Grease or line 12 large muffin cups and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar; beat in egg.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Combine with raisins and almonds.
  • Stir dry ingredients into the batter in 3 parts, alternating with the applesauce in 2 parts.
  • Mix just until blended.
  • Transfer to muffin cups, almost filling each cup.
  • TOPPING: Combine all topping ingredients and spoon equally over muffins.
  • Bake at 375 F.
  • for 20 minutes or until well risen and firm to the touch.
  • Let cool on a rack and serve for breakfast or snacks.
  • Makes 12 big muffins.
  • 150 Classic Canadian Recipes.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST APPLESAUCE SPICE MUFFINS WITH SPICE TOPPING!



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This is one of my all time favorite muffin recipes! --- you can substitute one large finely chopped apple for the nuts, increase the spices if desired --- some of the butter can be replaced with more applesauce for a lower fat muffin :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (heaping)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon (can use more or less)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup light brown sugar (can use more)
1/2 cup butter (butter is better!) or 1/2 cup margarine, melted (butter is better!)
1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 1/4 cups chopped nuts
6 -7 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Butter 12 muffin tins or line with paper liners.
  • For muffins: in a small bowl mix together first 7 dry ingredients.
  • In another large bowl whisk together eggs and brown sugar until well combined.
  • Add in melted butter whisking continuously until mixture is creamy.
  • Stir in applesauce.
  • Fold in flour mixture until JUST combined.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Divide the batter evenly between muffin tins.
  • To make the topping: stir together all ingredients then sprinkle over tops of muffin batter.
  • Bake for about 20-22 minutes, or until muffins test done.
  • Cool in pan for 5 minutes then remove to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 327.3, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 27.2, Protein 5.3

APPLESAUCE SPICE MUFFINS



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A quick and easy recipe for Applesauce Spice Muffins

Categories     Bread     Fruit     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Apple     Pecan     Walnut     Spice     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 20

For muffins:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup pecans or walnuts (3 1/2 ounces), coarsely chopped
For topping:
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Special Equipment
a muffin pan with 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups

Steps:

  • Prepare muffins:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Grease muffin pan.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together eggs and brown sugar in a large bowl until combined well, then add butter, a little at a time, whisking until mixture is creamy. Stir in applesauce, then fold in flour mixture until flour is just moistened. Stir in nuts and divide batter among muffin cups.
  • Make topping and bake:
  • Stir together all topping ingredients and sprinkle on top of muffins. Bake until muffins are puffed and golden, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 5 minutes, then remove muffins from pan and cool slightly.

SPICED APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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These delicious muffins are sure to be a hit at any breakfast or brunch meal. The applesauce makes them so moist and delicious.-Kendra Kunkel, Dubuque, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, cracker crumbs, cinnamon, baking soda and allspice; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and raisins., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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Unsweetened applesauce, whole-wheat flour and toasted walnuts make these warmly spiced muffins a wholesome breakfast or afternoon snack. They are best served warm the day they are baked, but since they are made with oil, they will also stay soft and moist for a couple of days in an airtight container on the counter.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     breakfast, quick breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon/165 grams granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 cup/250 grams unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup/105 grams canola or other neutral oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 cup/128 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/130 grams whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup/90 grams toasted walnut halves, finely chopped
1 small honeycrisp or other baking apple, peeled and cut into roughly 1/4-inch pieces, about 3/4 cup/80 grams (optional)

Steps:

  • Set a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and remaining 3/4 cup/150 grams sugar until light and foamy.
  • Add the applesauce, oil, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, and whisk to combine.
  • Add the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder and baking soda to the bowl. Fold until a few streaks of flour remain, then add two-thirds of the walnuts and all of the chopped apple, if using. Fold until well combined and no streaks of flour remain.
  • Divide the mixture among the 12 liners; they will be almost full to the top. Sprinkle with the remaining one-third of the walnuts and reserved cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake until muffin tops are puffed and golden, and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 22 minutes. Let cool slightly before removing from the pan. These are best the day they are made, but will last a day or two on the counter in an airtight container. Alternatively, let the muffins cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze.

DELIGHTFUL APPLE SPICE MUFFINS



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These moist muffins are really small, that's what makes them cute! The spiciness makes them delightfully delicious!

Provided by Lisa T.

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup margarine
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup applesauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degrees C). Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
  • 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 in a half cup of applesauce, one cup of flour, remaining applesauce, and remaining flour. Stir until just blended together. Pour batter into muffin cups 2/3's of the way full.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 175.4 mg, Sugar 10 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.

APPLE SPICE MUFFINS



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These moist muffins are full of chopped apples and a touch of cinnamon!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 cup canola or soybean oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium unpeeled apple, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
  • In large bowl, beat milk, oil, vanilla and egg with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Stir in flour, 1/2 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon all at once just until flour is moistened (batter will be lumpy). Stir in apple. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. In small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. If baked in greased pan, let stand about 5 minutes in pan, then remove from pan to cooling rack; if baked in paper baking cups, immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE-SPICE MUFFINS



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Choose your favorite extract, spice, and fruit to make nutritious muffins with the ingredients you have on hand.

Provided by EatAndRun

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup diced apple

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups.
  • Stir together bananas, brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, apple pie spice, and baking soda in another bowl.
  • Add flour mixture and oats to banana mixture; gently stir just until combined. Do not overmix. Fold in apple. Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove muffins from pan, transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 387 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

Tips:

- Use fresh, crisp apples for the best flavor. - Peel and core the apples before grating them. - If you don't have apple pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice. - Be sure to grease or line your muffin tins before filling them with batter. - Fill the muffin tins about 2/3 full. - Bake the muffins at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or 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. - Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Spiced applesauce muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover applesauce. Be sure to experiment with different types of apples and spices to find your favorite combination. Enjoy!

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