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 canola oil3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce1 medium McIntosh apple, peeled and gratedTOPPING:1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cold butter1/2 cup quick-cooking oatsCINNAMON-HONEY BUTTER:1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup honey1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil and applesauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Add oats. Sprinkle over muffins.
Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat the butter, honey and cinnamon until blended. Serve with warm muffins. Refrigerate leftover butter.
