Apple Streusel Muffins

Makes 18 muffins

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 8 ounce carton of sour cream

1/4 cup margarine or butter melted

1 cup finely chopped apples

Streusel Topping

1/4 cup sugar

3 Tablespoons flour

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 Tablespoons margarine or butter

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper.
2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
3. In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs. Stir in sour cream and 1/4 cup melted butter. Add egg mixture to the flour mixture along with the chopped apples. Stir just until moistened.
4. Spoon batter into muffin cups filling 2/3 full.
5. To make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, stir together sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender, cut in 2 tablespoons butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle a portion of the topping on each muffin.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden.