Junior Chef: Apple Streusel Muffins

momstown Edmonton had another brilliant Junior Chef event at The Pan Tree this month! September is all about apples at momstown, so what better thing for our junior chefs to bake than Apple Streusel Muffins? The kids loved all of the jobs that this recipe required--stirring, grating, measuring, and scooping! The muffins smelled so delicious in the oven as they baked. And, as usual, the kids loved them! Every child asked for a second one! It was so much fun to see how enthralled in his muffin one little boy was! Want to make them for your own family? Check out the recipe below.

Apple Streusel Muffins (from Company's Coming)
Topping
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup flour

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

In small bowl rub sugar, flour, and butter until crumbly. Set aside.

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large shredded apple (peeled or not)

In large bowl, stir flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Make a well in the center.

In another bowl, beat egg, milk, and oil to blend. Stir in apple. Pour into well. Stir until just moistened. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full. Sprinkle with topping. Bake in 400 F oven for 20-25 minutes. Makes 12.