For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular butter. Add a streusel topping for extra sweetness and crunch. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Indulge in the comforting warmth of these Applesauce Orange Poppyseed Muffins. Their moist crumb, subtle sweetness, and bright citrus notes make them a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack. A symphony of flavors and textures in every bite!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing each cup or lining with paper muffin liners. (5 minutes)
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange extract until well combined. (3 minutes)
In the same bowl, gently fold in the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. (2 minutes)
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (20 minutes)
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular butter. Add a streusel topping for extra sweetness and crunch. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Rachelle Will
May 19, 2025The texture was perfect – moist and tender. I will definitely make these again.
Dayton Oconner
May 11, 2025These muffins were a hit! My kids loved the subtle orange flavor.
Adan Hilpert
Mar 9, 2025I appreciate that this recipe is lower in fat than most muffin recipes. They were still delicious!