Erna's Apple Pie Muffins

* Pamela *'s Note:

When our first daughter was born, a friend brought us a pail of these delicious muffins. It was such a thoughful gesture and perfect to snack on during that first couple days at home. Whenever I make these now I can still "taste" those first new days of motherhood. Thank you Erna!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 18 muffins

Topping

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1⁄3; cup flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter , melted

Batter

• 2 ¼ cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk (or use 1 tsp vinegar in 1 cup milk)
• ½ cup butter , melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups diced apples

Directions:

1. Topping-mix all together, until mixture forms crumbs.
2. Batter- Whisk together egg, buttermilk, butter, and vanilla.
3. Stir in sugar.
4. Without mixing, add flour, baking soda, salt and apples.
5. Stir just until combined.
6. Do not over mix.
7. Spoon into muffin cups.
8. Sprinkle with the topping.
9. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch.

Reviews

[Hey Jude]

These are terrific muffins! They're moist, tasty and smell wonderful while baking. I made them exactly as the recipe states. Thanks so much Pamela for a recipe that I'll be making on a regular basis!

[Chef #1149252]

I accidentally forgot to put the sugar in the muffin mixture, and they were a little bit floury but still delicious. Can't wait to try them again--the right way. Someone who doesn't like them so sweet could try leaving out some or all of the sugar, but omit 1/4-1/2 cup of the flour if you do.

[kcdelong]

I give this one a five star also. I when by the directions and they turned out great! What a wonderful smell they left in my house. I really like apples and this hit the spot.