Apple Cinnamon Muffins

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons applesauce
• 1 medium tart apple -- peeled & grated
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- cold
• 1/2-cup oatmeal -- old fashioned

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the egg, milk, oil and applesauce and stir until just moistened. Fold 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. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm with Honey Cinnamon Butter (recipe follows).

• Yields: 1 dozen
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes