Put all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, salt and spices) in a large bowl. Stir together.
In another bowl lightly beat the eggs then add the pumpkin puree and oil.
Add the pumpkin mixture to the bowl with the flour and stir until just combined.
Stir in the pieces of apple.
Divide into 18 muffin cases.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 160C for 30 minutes. Test with a skewer and if it come out clean they are ready.
Sprinkle a little icing sugar over the top to serve if desired
Notes
For an alternative topping you could mix some cinnamon and brown sugar together and sprinkle over the top of the muffins before baking.Nutritional information is approximate and a guideline only.