Applesauce Spice Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup pecans or walnuts (3 1/2 ounces), coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• a muffin pan with 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups