2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. solid pack pumpkin
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 c. peeled, finely chopped apples

STREUSEL TOPPING:

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 tsp. butter

STREUSEL TOPPING: In small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.

MUFFINS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients; set aside. In medium bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin and oil. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Stir in apples. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. Sprinkle streusel topping over batter.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Yield: 18 muffins.