Spiced Apple Muffins

Baked Goods, Muffins

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

(half whole wheat if desired)

3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup chopped peeled apple

1 egg lightly beaten

1 cup milk

1/3 cup melted butter or shortening

TOPPING:

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Stir in chopped apple. Combine egg, milk and melted butter. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened; do not overmix. Spoon into greased or paper-lined muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.

Topping: Combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over muffins. Bake in 400 F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Makes 12 to 16 muffins.