Pumpkin Apple Muffins

Serves about 18

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped apples

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease muffin tins or line with paper muffin cups. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, spice, baking soda and salt. In another mixing bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin and oil. Stir liquid ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. Stir in apples. Fill each muffin cavity 3/4 full with batter. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean