Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Muffins are the most easiest and delicious things to make . It is perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea . These subtly spiced muffins are easy to make and delicious to eat right out of the oven . I got this recipe from a favourite cook book of mine and make it very often . The topping is crisp and the muffins are quite soft so here goes ............

INGREDIENTS

50 gm butter melted
1/2 cup milk
1 egg beaten
3 tbsp sugar
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
a pinch of salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
2 small apples , peeled , cored and finely chopped

for the topping

12 brown sugar cubes , roughly crushed
1 tsp cinnamon powder

METHOD

In a bowl , mix the egg , sugar , milk and melted butter..
Sift the dry ingredients together and mix it in the bowl taking care not to overmix .
Add the chopped apple and mix roughly
Line six large muffin tin with paper cases
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin .
To make the topping, mix the crushed sugar cubes with the cinnamon.
Sprinkle over uncooked muffins
Bake in a preheated 200 c oven for 30-35 min.

TIP

You can also use light brown sugar instead of the brown sugar cubes.