Apple Pumpkin Muffins

Apple Pumpkin Muffins
SUBMITTED BY: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites

"If you like pumpkin, you'll love these moist muffins. With an appealing streusel topping and tender apple bits throughout, they make a great accompaniment to a meal or a handy breakfast on the run."

INGREDIENTS

* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 cups sugar
* 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup canned or cooked pumpkin
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 2 cups finely chopped peeled apples
* STREUSEL:
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 4 teaspoons cold butter or margarine

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.