Description
Perfectly spiced mini applesauce muffins deliver warm comfort with each delectable bite. Cinnamon-infused crumbs and tender texture invite bakers to savor homemade goodness straight from their kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (120 ml or 4 fl oz) unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml or 2 fl oz) butter, melted
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g or 4.2 oz) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g or 3.5 oz) sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) baking soda
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl, sifting to eliminate any lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Wet Ingredient Harmonization: Whisk applesauce, melted unsalted butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Batter Creation: Delicately fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring minimally to preserve the muffins’ tender crumb and prevent tough texture.
- Muffin Filling and Baking: Fill each muffin cavity three-quarters full with batter, then transfer the tin to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cooling Process: Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter minimally to keep muffins tender and light, stopping when ingredients are just combined to avoid tough, dense texture.
- Perfect Filling Technique: Fill mini muffin cavities about 3/4 full for ideal rising and uniform, rounded tops without spilling over.
- Quick Doneness Check: Use the toothpick test to ensure muffins are fully baked – a clean toothpick means perfectly cooked centers with no raw batter.
- Storage Tip: Cool completely on wire rack before storing to maintain crisp exterior and prevent moisture buildup that can make muffins soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg