Apple Streusel Muffins

1 ½ C flour, sifted
½ C sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ C shortening
1 large egg, slightly beaten
½ C milk
1 C grated apple

Streusel Topping:
¼ C brown sugar
¼ C chopped pecans
½ tsp ground cinnamon

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until fine crumbs form. Combine egg and milk. Add to dry ingredients all at once, stirring just enough to moisten. Stir in apples. Spoon batter into muffin tin. Sprinkle with topping. Bake in 375° F oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes about 12 muffins.