Apple Muffins

1/2 cup + 1 Tablespoon Sugar
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Grated rind of 1 lemon
1 1/2 cups grated apple
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cream 1/2 cup sugar with butter. Add the lightly beat egg and beat until smooth. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Add to the first mixture, alternating with the milk. Add the grated lemon rind. Beat until well blended. Fold in the grated apple.

Prepare topping by mixing remaining tablespoon of granulated sugar with the brown sugar and cinnamon. Spoon batter into small greased muffin tins, filling them only half full. Sprinkle the top of each muffin with the sugar mixture. Bake in a preheated 425º oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes about 24 small (1 3/4”) muffins.

Children love the small, non-overwhelming size!