Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 Tbsp oil
• 3 Tbsp applesauce
• 1 medium tart apple, peeled and grated

TOPPING:

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 2 Tbsp cold butter
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts
  

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, oil and applesauce. Stir in dry ingredients just until moistened. Foil in apple. fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. For topping, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in oats and nuts. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.