Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together sugar, oil and eggs. Add pumpkin, applesauce and vanilla. Sprinkle baking soda, baking powder and salt over top. Stir until well blended.

Step 3

Stir in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and ginger; be careful not to over-mix.

Step 4

Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.