Need something to do with your leftover applesauce? Try this easy muffin recipe!
Big and fluffy. Crunchy topping with a moist interior!
These can be whipped up in time for a weekend breakfast with the kiddos, and guaranteed to please.

Ingredients:
1 and 1/2 cups of flour
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of pie spice
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of raisins (optional)
3/4 cup of applesauce
1/2 cup of yogurt or kefir
1/4 cup of melted butter
1 large egg
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Sugar Topping:
1/2 teaspoon of pie spice
5 tablespoons of brown sugar
1 tablespoon of applesauce
1/4 cup of melted butter
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 12 cavities of a muffin tin and lightly flour. Do not use muffin liners as these muffins will stick to them. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine Flour, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined, then add in raisins (if using.)
- In a separate bowl combine melted butter, applesauce, yogurt/kefir, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined, then add in brown sugar.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until JUST combined. Over mixing can cause your muffins to become too dense and less fluffy.
- Pour muffin mixture into prepared muffin tins. You should have enough batter for 11 or 12 tins, so fill them up well. About 3/4ths of the way to the top is perfect! If you don't have enough batter for the whole tray, fill remaining spots with water to ensure even baking.
- Bake about 20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean
- Allow muffins to cool in pan for about 5 minutes before gently lifting out with a spoon.
Prepare Sugar Topping:
- Combine pie spice and brown sugar
- Dip warm muffin tops into melted butter, then dip into sugar crunch mixture.
- Repeat for all muffins. Spoon any remaining mixture onto the tops evenly.
Additional Tips:
- Want to make it a bit healthier? Swap out the butter and try coconut oil instead. They will still be rich and delicious with less cholesterol.
- Don't like raisins? Skip them. Really, it's okay. You won't hurt my feelings. 😉
- You can buy apple pie spice if you want, but it's SO easy to make pie mix yourself! If you prefer a little "spicy" flavor, just use cinnamon instead.
- You can swap out the brown sugar for Splenda or another granulated sugar substitute. But since brown sugar contains molasses, it will change the flavor a bit if you do so.
- I made the sugar topping with half brown sugar and half turbinado sugar for an extra crunch! YUM!
- Mix it up! Try it with walnuts for something different! Chunky applesauce is great too. :)

What other mix-ins would you try? Share your favorites in the comments!
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