Applesauce Spice Muffins

This recipe was given to me by my sister Rhoda. They are quick to make, and a perfect morning coffee treat. These taste the very best served warm from the oven. The sprinkle of brown sugar gives the muffin top a sweet crunch. If you plan to freeze, I suggest you omit the brown sugar on the top as it turns a little bit soggy on top once it has been frozen. This recipe is easily cut in half or doubled. 

Muffin Batter

 -4 eggs

 -2 cups white sugar

 -1 1/2 cups oil

 -1 3/4 cups apple sauce (I use unsweetened)

 -3 cups flour

 -1 tbsp cinnamon

 -1/4 tsp nutmeg

 -1/4 tsp cloves

 -2 tsp baking powder

 -2 tsp baking soda

 -1 tsp salt

 -2 cups raisins (can use walnuts or 1 cup of each)

 

Beat together eggs, sugar, oil and applesauce. Add all dry ingredients and beat until well blended. Stir in raisins (and/or nuts). Line muffin tins with paper liners and fill each cup to almost full. Sprinkle approximately 1 tsp of brown sugar on the top of each muffin. Bake in 375º oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack. Yields 2 dozen muffins.