Pumpkin Apple Muffins

One of my fall favorites - these muffins are moist and very tasty. They are also relatively healthy if you substitute in wheat flour and applesauce and omit the streusel topping.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups flour (I usually use 1/2 wheat flour)
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup canned pumpkin (more)
• 1/2 cup applesauce or oil
• 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped

Streusel Topping (can be doubled):

• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 4 tsp. butter

Directions:

Preheat over to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin cups.

Mix dry ingredients and wet separately. Add wet to dry; stirring just to moisten. Fold in apples. Spoon in muffin cups.

Mix streusel topping and sprinkle on muffins.

Bake muffins at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.

If you prefer, you can make bread rather than muffins. Extend baking time by 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean

By Stephanie from Hillsboro, OR