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The Ultimate Guide to Amazing, Moist Apple Cinnamon Muffins

The Ultimate Guide to Amazing, Moist Apple Cinnamon Muffins
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There’s nothing quite like the smell of warm apple cinnamon muffins baking in the oven. These moist, fluffy muffins are made with applesauce instead of oil, giving them a tender crumb and a naturally sweet flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, they come together in less than 45 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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For the Muffins:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ⅔ cup applesauce

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tbsp white sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

  • Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar together. Set aside.

  • Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.

  • Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Whisk in applesauce, vanilla, milk, and eggs until fully combined.

  • Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined — don’t overmix.

  • Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and sprinkle each top with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

  • Bake: Bake for 22–24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.

  • Cool and enjoy: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use unsweetened applesauce to control the sweetness.

  • Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the muffins light and fluffy.

  • Add a handful of chopped apples or nuts for extra texture.

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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