Apple Crunch Muffins

* Exported from MasterCook *

Apple Crunch Muffins

Recipe By : dciem!lfergus!larry@lsuc.uucp
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Muffins

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups Unbleached Flour -- Sifted
1/2 cup Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/4 cup Vegetable Shortening
1 large Egg -- Slightly Beaten
1/2 cup Milk
1 cup Apples -- tart
-----Nut Crunch Topping-----
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pecans -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

* Apples are to be washed and cored. Shred the unpeeled apples for
recipe. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into
mixing bowl.

Cut in shortening with pastry blender until fine crumbs form. Combine egg
and milk. Add to dry ingredinets all at once, stirring just enough to
moisten. Stir in apples. Spoon batter into paper-lined 2 1/2-inch
muffin-pan cups, filling 2/3rds full. Sprinkle with nut crunch topping.
Bake in 375 degree oven 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot with
butter and homemade jelly or jam.
NUT CRUNCH TOPPING:
Mix together 1/4 c brown sugar (packed), 1/4 c chopped pecans and 1/2 t
ground cinnamon in small bowl.




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