The Absolute Best Applesauce Spice Muffins with Spice Topping

Soft, moist, and bursting with warm autumn flavors, *The Absolute Best Applesauce Spice Muffins with Spice Topping* are the perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack. These muffins combine the natural sweetness of unsweetened applesauce with a fragrant blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a comforting, seasonal flavor profile. Topped with a delicate cinnamon-sugar crust, each bite delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these easy-to-make muffins are perfect for busy mornings yet fancy enough for holiday brunches. Serve them warm or room temperature, and enjoy their incredible aroma and tender crumb. Don’t forget to store leftovers in an airtight container—if there are any! Keywords: applesauce muffins, spice muffins, cinnamon sugar muffins, fall baking, easy muffin recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups brown sugar (packed)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 6

In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.

Step 7

Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the tops of each muffin.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1107.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3116.6

Total Fat 117.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3061.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 492.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 294.2g
Protein 38.4g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 224.3mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 800.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.2%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 62.0%