Applesauce Donut Muffins
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4.2
Applesauce Donut Muffins
Description
The Applesauce Donut Muffins combine basic baking ingredients like butter, sugar, and eggs with cinnamon-flavored applesauce and a touch of cinnamon in the batter for gentle warmth. Baking in mini muffin tins yields a soft, moist interior. After baking and slight cooling, coating each muffin in melted butter then rolling in cinnamon sugar adds a lightly crispy, sweet layer that contrasts with the tender crumb. These muffins capture a nuance of donut flavor without frying. They're suitable for serving as small breakfast items or snacks, offering a pleasant, spiced sweetness.
The recipe calls for baking at 350°F for about 20 minutes, ensuring the muffins are fully set with a clean toothpick test. Removing them carefully prevents breakage of the delicate tops. The use of cinnamon-flavored applesauce provides both moisture and spice, reducing need for extra sugar or spice in the batter.
The coating is applied by quick dipping to avoid saturation, helping form a lasting cinnamon sugar crust. These muffins can be kept stored in an airtight container lined with a paper towel at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, maintaining freshness.
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup applesauce cinnamon flavor
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
To make the muffins:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Using an electric mixer in a medium mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and applesauce until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Fill the muffin wells 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before carefully removing the muffins from the tin.
Topping:
- Melt the butter in the microwave in a small bowl.
- Stir together the sugar and cinnamon in a second small bowl.
- Dunk each muffin quickly into the butter, just enough to coat the exterior without it having time to really soak in, and then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
Notes
- Store the muffins in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to keep them fresh for 3 to 4 days at room temperature.
- Dipping muffins lightly in melted butter before rolling in cinnamon sugar helps create a flavorful coating without soaking the muffins.
- Mini muffin tins produce small, snack-sized muffins that bake evenly in approximately 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24mini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1donut muffin | |
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.2
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