Apple Cider Doughnut Muffins
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4.8
Apple Cider Doughnut Muffins
Description
This recipe combines applesauce, sugar, neutral oil, eggs, and vanilla for moisture and sweetness. Dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt for leavening and spice. The batter rests for 20 minutes after mixing, allowing the leavening agents to activate, resulting in taller muffins.
The cinnamon streusel, made with flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cubed butter kneaded together, tops the batter before baking. Baking at 350°F yields muffins with a tender crumb and a sugary, spiced topping reminiscent of doughnuts.
These muffins can be made with sweetened or unsweetened applesauce, adjusting sweetness to taste. The recipe allows preparation of batter a day ahead and refrigerating before baking, making it convenient for planned breakfasts or snacks.
Ingredients
Muffins:
- 1 1/4 cups applesauce unsweetened or sweetened are both fine!
- 1 1/4 cup white sugar (250g)
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as grapeseed, avocado or canola)
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Streusel:
- 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (80g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons butter at room temperature, cut into cubes, unsalted
Instructions
To Make the Muffins:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple sauce, white sugar, neutral oil, eggs and vanilla.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and kosher salt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix just until combined, being sure not to over mix because this will cause tough muffins. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 20 minutes. I find that this is the key to super tall, gorgeous muffins.
To Make the Streusel Topping:
- Mix together the flour, white sugar, cinnamon and pinch of salt together. Add the butter and mix it together with your fingers. It should have teeny bits of butter throughout.
- Spray your muffin tin with cooking spray, if needed (I didn’t need it) and divide the batter amongst the 12 muffin cavities. Top it with a handful of the streusel topping and then transfer to the oven to bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Resting the batter for 20 minutes before baking promotes a taller muffin with better texture.
- Use either sweetened or unsweetened applesauce; adjust sugar if desired since sweetness varies.
- You can prepare the batter up to a day in advance and store covered in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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