INGREDIENTS
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For the Crumb Topping:
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1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon finely ground sea salt or table salt
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3 and 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold
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For the Apple Muffins:
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1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted until browned and slightly cooled
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/2 cup apple cider
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3/4 cup full-fat sour cream
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3 cups all-purpose flour (not packed)
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 large apple peeled and chopped (about 1 cup of chopped apples)
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For the Maple Glaze:
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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1/2 teaspoon pure maple extract (see post for more information on this)
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3 tablespoons milk (I used whole, but any type will do)