Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour, Sifted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, Ground
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 large egg, Slightly Beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup tart apple (Apples are to be washed and cored. Shred the unpeeled apples for recipe)
  • nut crunch topping

Method

  • 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 ingredients 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.