Moist Applesauce Spice Muffins
These moist and flavorful applesauce muffins are a delightful breakfast or brunch treat. Warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and cloves complement the sweet applesauce, while optional crunchy walnuts and cinnamon sugar topping add texture and sweetness.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
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Stir in the applesauce until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts.
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Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. If desired, sprinkle the warm muffins with the cinnamon sugar topping.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 12 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
