Monday, June 22, 2015

FRENCH APPLE MUFFINS

French Apple Muffins

1 ½ c. flour, sifted
3/4 c. sugar, divided
1 3/4 tsp. Baking powder
½ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Nutmeg
½ c. shortening
½ c. chopped pared apple
1 egg
½ c. milk
1 tsp. Cinnamon
4 Tbsp. Melted butter

Grease 12-hole muffin pan or line with paper bake cups. Sift together flour, ½ cup of the sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl combine apple, egg and milk; add to dry ingredients blending well. Spoon into prepared muffin tins. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Mix the remaining sugar with cinnamon. Dip top of each muffin in melted butter and then in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve warm. Makes 1 dozen.

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