From My Kitchen

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

2 eggs
1/2 cup applesauce (to replace the oil)
1 c. milk
1 c. pumpkin (canned)

Mix the dry ingredients together and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, milk and pumpkin. Add dry ingredients, and fold together just until moistened.
Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.

Topping:
6 Tbsp. chopped pecans
6 Tbsp. brown sugar
Mix together and sprinkle liberally over the top of the muffins.

Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 min.
Yields: 2 dozen muffins.

Sit down and wrap your hands around a steaming cup of coffee or chai tea, and enjoy your muffins!

(recipe taken from Mennonite Recipes from the Shenandoah Valley, Phyllis Good and Kate Good, 1999)