Fresh Apple Cinnamon Muffins

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter, melted
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

•Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and the salt.

• In a medium bowl, beat together the egg and milk. Stir in chopped apple and melted butter. Add all at once to flour mixture; stir just until mixed (batter will be very stiff).

• Spoon into prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Mix chopped nuts, brown sugar, and remaining cinnamon to make topping; sprinkle evenly over muffins.

• Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and serve warm.