APPLE PIE MUFFINS

APPLE PIE MUFFINS 1⁄2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon cinnamon MUFFINS 1 1⁄2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2⁄3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups diced peeled firm tart apples (such as Spy, Granny Smith) Note: cinnamon could be added to the batter ( about 1 teaspoon or less). Topping: In a small bowl toss together sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside. Muffins: In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, oil, egg and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, soda and salt. Stir oil mixture into flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in apples, mixing just until combined. Spoon into greased muffin cups filling 3/4 full. Sprinkle topping over evenly. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and tops spring back