Mother’s Applesauce Muffins

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022
"Kids of all ages love these moist old-fashioned muffins," assures field editor Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, allspice and baking soda; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, applesauce and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 244 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.