Apple Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups apples, chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation:

In a bowl, combine egg, melted shortening, and 1/2 cup sugar, stirring well. Add chopped apples and mix well.

In smaller bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Add to the egg mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Spoon into greased muffin tins, filling two-thirds full.

Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over the muffins. Bake at 375° F or 20 to 25 minutes.

Servings: 1 dozen muffins Print This Page
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