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cinnamon applesauce muffins moist flavorful treat
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These delightful muffins combine the warmth of cinnamon and applesauce with the rich flavor of browned butter, finished with a luscious maple glaze. They’re perfect for a cozy treat or homemade gift.
Ingredients
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- 250 g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure; spoon and level for best results.
- 150 g (3/4 cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and tenderness.
- 2 tsp (10 g) Baking Powder: Leavening agent for a light texture.
- 1 tsp (5 g) Baking Soda: Works with baking powder for lift.
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Salt: Enhances flavors.
- 2 tsp (5 g) Ground Cinnamon: Adds warm, fall flavor.
- 85 g (6 tbsp) Unsalted Butter: Browned for a nutty depth; divided for batter and swirl.
- 200 g (1 cup) Unsweetened Applesauce: Adds moisture and tender texture.
- 2 Large Eggs: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) Milk (or Oat Milk): Provides moisture; oat milk is a dairy-free option.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.
- 50 g (1/3 cup) Pecans, Toasted and Chopped: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Brown Sugar: Used in swirl for molasses flavor.
- 120 g (1 cup) Powdered Sugar: Base for maple glaze.
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) Pure Maple Syrup: Infuses glaze with maple flavor.
- 15 g (1 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Adds shine to glaze.
- Pinch of Salt: Balances glaze sweetness.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Brown Butter: Melt and brown 85g butter, stirring constantly until amber and nutty (about 4 minutes). Cool slightly.
- Toast Pecans: Toast pecans until fragrant (2-3 minutes), then chop.
- Combine Dry: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet: Whisk together 55g browned butter, sugar, eggs, applesauce, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated.
- Fold in Pecans: Fold in half of the toasted pecans.
- Prepare Swirl: Melt remaining browned butter, stir in brown sugar and remaining pecans.
- Assemble Muffins: Spoon batter into cups, add swirl, then top with more batter.
- Bake: Bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool & Glaze: Cool muffins, then drizzle with maple glaze.
Notes
For best results, don’t overmix the batter. Toasting pecans enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg