Apple Streusel Muffins
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground nutmeg
1 egg
1 cup (250 mL) apple juice
1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil
1 cup (250 mL) diced peeled apples
Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (60 mL) cold butter
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
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Streusel Topping: Stir together brown sugar and flour. Add butter and crumble with fingers or mix with fork until mixture is in pea-size pieces.
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Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Whisk together egg, apple juice and oil. Stir into flour mixture just until blended.
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Stir in apples. Divide batter evenly among prepared cups. Sprinkle Streusel Topping over top.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and tester inserted into centre comes out clean.