Courtesy of Blair Patton

Muffins

APPLE CINNAMON

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 4 medium apples, peeled, cored and diced For the topping • 2 tablespoons melted butter • ¼ cup granulated sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 3½ cups all-purpose flour • 1½ cups granulated sugar • 4 teaspoons baking powder • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 large eggs • ⅔ cup vegetable oil • 1 cup milk

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°f (190°c). Line or lightly grease 18 muffin cups. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, milk and vanilla. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. 5. Fold in the apples until they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter. 6. Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full. 7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. 8. Brush the tops with melted butter, then sprinkle sugar and cinnamon.

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