1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. apple, pared and shredded
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten

STREUSEL TOPPING:

1/3 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1/3 c. chopped pecans

In medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir in apple; set aside. In small bowl, combine milk, oil, and egg until blended. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Spoon half of batter into 12 greased muffin cups. Make topping by mixing together brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter, and pecans; sprinkle on muffins, reserving 3 tablespoons. Cover each muffin with remaining half of batter. Sprinkle reserved topping on muffins. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until muffin tests done with wooden pick. Yield: 12 muffins.