Best 2 Sugar Topped Applesauce Muffins Recipes

Indulge in the delectable flavors of Sugar-Topped Applesauce Muffins, a delightful treat that combines the goodness of applesauce with a sweet and crunchy sugar topping. These muffins are not only easy to make but also incredibly moist and flavorful, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, this recipe ensures a delightful baking experience and a batch of muffins that will tantalize your taste buds.

The recipe collection also includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste preferences. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Sugar-Topped Applesauce Muffins offer a delicious alternative with a blend of gluten-free flours. For those with a sweet tooth, the Double Sugar-Topped Applesauce Muffins amp up the sweetness with an extra layer of crunchy sugar topping. Additionally, the recipe provides a vegan version of the muffins, the Vegan Sugar-Topped Applesauce Muffins, which are just as moist and flavorful as the traditional ones, making them a perfect choice for those following a plant-based diet.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE MUFFINS

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Fluffy, healthy Applesauce Muffins with oatmeal, cinnamon, and honey. No sugar and no butter needed for these moist, healthy muffins.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories Breakfast

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2/3 cup honey
2 large eggs
1/3 cup coconut oil (melted & cooled )
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Up to 1/2 cup optional mix-ins:
1 1/2 tablespoons coarse sugar (such as raw (turbinado) sugar or sparkling sugar, for sprinkling on top (optional))

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 10 wells in a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper liners.
In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, honey, eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
Add the flour mixture to the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. The batter will be a little lumpy. Gently stir in the rolled oats and any other desired mix-ins.
Divide evenly among the muffin cups, filling each almost to the top. Sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar, if desired. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and place the muffin tin on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes, then gently remove the muffins from the pan (run a butter knife around the edges if the muffins are sticking) and let them cool completely on the wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, without mix-ins or sugar topping, Calories 319 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 21 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

APPLESAUCE MUFFINS

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We like our applesauce muffins topped with a cream-cheese frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
4 large eggs
Apple-Cider Applesauce or 1 1/2 cups store-bought applesauce
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin and a 6-cup tin with paper liners. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cloves together into a medium bowl. Set aside.
Put 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, the granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Mix in eggs, one at a time. On low speed, mix in applesauce and then flour mixture. Stir in nuts by hand.
Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake until a cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely in tins on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in the clean bowl of electric mixer, mix cream cheese with remaining 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter and 1 cup brown sugar on medium speed until smooth. Spread cream-cheese frosting on muffins.

Tips:

Use ripe apples: This will ensure that your muffins are moist and flavorful. If you don't have ripe apples on hand, you can ripen them by placing them in a paper bag at room temperature for a few days.
Use a food processor to grate the apples: This will make it quick and easy to get the apples to the right consistency. You can also use a box grater, but it will take a bit longer.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
Fill the muffin cups almost to the top: This will help the muffins rise properly.
Sprinkle the muffins with sugar before baking: This will give them a nice, crunchy topping.
Let the muffins cool completely before serving: This will allow them to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

These sugar-topped applesauce muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. The applesauce makes them moist and flavorful, and the sugar topping gives them a nice, crunchy texture. If you're looking for a simple and satisfying muffin recipe, this is the one for you.