5 from 22 votes
Applesauce Pumpkin Muffins
Applesauce Pumpkin Muffins combine canned pumpkin puree and applesauce to produce moist and tender muffins with warm autumn spices. Enhanced by cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and ginger, these muffins have a soft crumb and a subtle spice profile. A light sprinkle of coarse sugar on top adds a delicate crunch after baking. This recipe is ideal for a seasonal snack or breakfast treat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
12
muffins
Calories:
242 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned
- ½ cup applesauce
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- coarse sugar optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together sugar, oil and eggs. Add pumpkin, applesauce and vanilla. Sprinkle baking soda, baking powder and salt over top. Stir until well blended.
- Stir in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and ginger; be careful not to over-mix.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.
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Notes
- Use only 1 cup of pure pumpkin puree, not the entire can. Ensure it is 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling.
- Choose neutral oils like canola or vegetable oil; melted butter can be substituted if preferred.
- A thick applesauce will contribute to a rich batter; homemade or store-bought are both acceptable.
- Sift flour to avoid lumps and mix batter just until combined to keep muffins tender.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1muffin
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
249mg
(10%)
Potassium
99mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
3217IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 3217IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.