The Best Apple Pie Muffins Ever

By teresafu

I got this recipe from a friend. I make these often and take them to many potlucks, office parties, the cottage, picnics, children's lunch and the list goes on. Recipe from the cookbook "Just The Best."

Ingredients

• Topping
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Muffins
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (milk with 1 tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice)
• 2 cups diced peeled firm tart apples (such as Spy, Granny Smith)

Preparation

Step 1

1 Note:. 2 cinnamon could be added to the batter ( about 1 teaspoon or less). 3 Topping: In a small bowl toss together sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside. 4 Muffins: In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, oil, egg and vanilla until smooth. 5 In a separate bowl, sift together flour, soda and salt. 6 Stir oil mixture into flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. 7 Fold in apples, mixing just until combined. 8 Spoon into greased muffin cups filling 3/4 full. 9 Sprinkle topping over evenly. 10 Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and tops spring back.