Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 egg1/2 cup milk3 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons applesauce1 medium tart apple, peeled and gratedTOPPING:1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cold butter1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 cup finely chopped nuts
Preparation
In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, oil and applesauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until 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 and nuts. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 400° 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.
