Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins

35 minutes. Yields 24 (or 12 muffins, 2 mini-loaves).

Oh, how I love thee, let me count the ways! These muffins are heavenly -- moist, flavorful, and warming to the soul! Lovely in the fall and winter.

Updated 12/14/11.

2 c all-purpose flour

½ c whole wheat flour

2 c sugar

1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice*

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 c pumpkin

¼ c vegetable oil

¼ c applesauce

2 c finely chopped peeled apples (1 large/2 med)

Streusel

2 Tbsp flour

¼ c sugar

½ tsp ground cinnamon

4 tsp butter or margarine, softened (1.3 Tbsp)

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; set aside. In another bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin and oil. Stir pumpkin mixture into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in apples. Spoon batter into greased muffin tins, filling ¾ full. Combine streusel ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 20-25 min or until toothpick comes out clean.

*Substitute for Pumpkin Pie Spice (abountifulkitchen.com)

3 Tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp allspice
1 tsp cloves

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix with a fork or small whisk.
Store in a jar or small Ziploc bag.