pumpkin apple streusel muffins

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. canned pumpkin

streusel topping:
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 c. peeled, finely chopped apples (grate them if you so desire)

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 greased or paper lined muffin cups filling 3/4 full.  sprinkle streusel topping over batter.   bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

streusel topping:
in small bowl, combine 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, 1/4 c. sugar and 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon.  cut in 4 tsp. butter, until mixture is crumbly.

variation - for 6 jumbo muffins - increase baking time to 40-45 minutes.

*original recipe from mom