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Apple Applesauce Muffins
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, buttermilk, honey, egg, and vanilla.
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Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the apples.
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Pour batter into greased muffin cups, about 3/4 full and bake 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dice Apples Just Before Mixing 🍎Cut fresh apples into small, uniform pieces immediately before folding into the batter to prevent oxidation and browning, ensuring vibrant texture and flavor in every bite.
- Don't Overmix the Batter ✨Fold ingredients together gently until just combined—overmixing develops gluten in the whole wheat flour, resulting in dense, tough muffins instead of the tender crumb you're after.
- Use Tart Apples for Balance 🎯Choose Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for their tartness and firm texture; they contrast beautifully with the honey and applesauce sweetness and hold their shape during baking.
- Fill Muffin Cups Strategically 🥄Fill each cup two-thirds full, then add a small spoonful of applesauce in the center before topping with remaining batter—this creates a surprise pocket of moisture and enhanced apple flavor.
- Check Doneness with a Toothpick 🧪Insert a toothpick near the center and remove when it has just a few moist crumbs (not wet batter) attached; this ensures the tender crumb texture while preventing underbaking.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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