Applesauce Spice Muffins w/ Crumb Topping

Ingredients: homemade organic applesauce, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, salt, organic eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, toasted pecans

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As I was looking for recipes for applesauce, I stumbled upon this one, for applesauce-inspired muffins. I tweaked it slightly, but pretty much stuck to the directions - except I cut the sugar by half and reduced the amount of butter. No fancy equipment required for this, just a couple bowls, a whisk, and a muffin/cupcake tin!

The best part is probably the sugary crumb topping that makes it taste more like a coffee cake if anything. While in the oven, it inundates your kitchen and house with a warm, apple-y, and spicey fragrance that reminds you of the holidays. It's a great morning muffin and perfect served warm.