Fall Family-Favorite Recipe: Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins

September 23, 2024  |  2 min read

Lauren Van Woerden

Lauren Van Woerden

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Being born around American Thanksgiving has given me an innate love of all things fall, but especially pumpkin. Growing up I would blow out birthday candles atop a pumpkin pie because the family couldn’t possible stomach cake on top of all the other rich foods served on this day of thanks.

So working the pumpkin flavor into my fall recipe regime is a must in my house. And it’s already that time of year!

Fully-baked and ready to eat Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins

Somehow with only three of us eating whole foods in my house, these still fly out of the container. They may not be much to look at (I prefer flavor over fashion 😅) but they sure hit the spot when that fall sweet tooth hits.

Most of my go-to muffin recipes are filled with much healthier base ingredients, whereas this one does call for a lot of sugar, but I like to think of these as a self-care method when the foggy, chilly autumn days roll in. 

Mixing muffins in the stand mixer

Ingredients

  •  2 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1.5 cup flour
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda 
  • 1 tsp salt
Muffins ready to bake in the tins

Directions

  1.  Lightly beat the eggs in a mixer.
  2. Add the sugar, applesauce, and pumpkin to the mixer and combine.
  3. Best case scenario, mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl before adding to the mixer.
    “Too-busy-for-any-more-dishes” scenario, just add the dry ingredients to the mixer and move on.
  4. Mix all ingredients together to be sure there are no lumps.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips now if you’d like… HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
  6. Fill the greased muffin tins 2/3 full with batter.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes.

From my house to yours, we hope you enjoy! And please do share all your favorite pumpkin recipes with us too @forthishouse.

About the Author

Lauren Van Woerden

Lauren Van Woerden

Lauren is a founder of For This House. She is passionate about living authentically for Christ both personally and professionally. Lauren lives in British Columbia with her family of boys. She enjoys nature walks, quality time with family or friends, and exploring new places. Learn more about Lauren.

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Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins

Recipe by Lauren Van Woerden
Servings

18

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Resting Time

5

minutes
Baking Time

18

minutes

This is a Van Woerden house fall favorite! Must include chocolate chips 🤤

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3/4 cup applesauce

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • 1.5 cups flour

  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon

  • 1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or nutmeg)

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

  • Lightly beat eggs with mixer.

  • Add sugar, applesauce, and pumpkin. Mix well.

  • In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients before adding to the mixer. 

    *Full disclosure, I often skip the separate bowl and add straight to the mixer and it still turns out fine. Who has time for more dishes 😉

  • Mix all ingredients together well until there are no lumps. 

  • Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips.

  • Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full with batter.

  • Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes.