Mini Applesauce Muffins Recipe

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4.9

50 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    11 mins

  • Total Time

    21 mins

  • Servings

    24 muffins

  • Calories

    68 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    American

Mini Applesauce Muffins Recipe

These mini muffins are tender and moist, featuring applesauce as a key ingredient for natural sweetness and moisture. The batter is creamed with butter and sugar, combined with flour, baking powder, and cinnamon for warmth. After baking, the muffins are dipped in melted butter and coated with cinnamon sugar, creating a slightly crisp and flavorful outside layer.

Description

The Mini Applesauce Muffins start with softened butter and sugar creamed together, to which eggs and applesauce are added for moisture and subtle fruit flavor. Dry ingredients including all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder are mixed separately before folding into the wet ingredients to produce a smooth batter. The batter is spooned into a greased mini muffin pan and baked at 350°F for about 11-13 minutes.

Once slightly cooled, the muffins are dipped in melted butter and then rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture, giving the muffins a sweet, spiced coating that contrasts with the soft interior. Their small size makes them convenient for snacks or breakfast bites, highlighting the mild apple flavor and gentle cinnamon warmth.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 c butter softened
  • 1/3 c sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c applesauce or 1 kid-size applesauce cup
  • 1 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 TB baking powder
  • 2 TB butter melted
  • 1/4 c sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until well combined. Fold in egg and applesauce.
  3. Combine the rest of the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and mix. Add this to the wet ingredients and mix well.
  4. Spoon batter into greased mini muffin pan. Fill each ⅔ full. Bake for 11-13 minutes.
  5. Let cool for a bit.
  6. In a separate bowl, combined sugar and cinnamon. Also, melt butter in another bowl.
  7. Dip muffins into melted butter and then into the cinnamon and sugar mixture. ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 68kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 37mg (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 68 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 68kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Potassium 37mg 1%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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