Apple Crunch Muffins

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups flour, sifted
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
• ¼ cup shortening
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup apples, peeled, cored and grated
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup chopped nuts
• ½ tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Combine the egg, and milk, and add to the dry mixture. Stir just until blended. Stir in apples and sprinkle with combined sugar, nuts, and cinnamon. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.