Apple Nut Muffins
This are like little coffee cakes to-go. Perfect to take on picnics, in school lunches or on the way to the office.
Steps
For apple filling:.
In a saucepan , melt butter.
Stir in brown sugar , flour , cinnamon , and nutmeg until smooth.
Add apples.
Cook over medium-low hear for 10 minutes or until tender , stirring frequently.
Remove from heat , stir in nuts and cool.
For muffins:.
In a mixing bowl , cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs , one at a time , beating well after each.
Beat in vanilla.
Combine dry ingredients and mix to distribute.
Add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream.
Spoon batter into greased jumbo muffin cups to 1 / 4 full.
Spoon apple mixture into the center of each but do not spread the mixture.
Top with remaining batter.
In a small bowl combine the 2 tbs.
Sugar and 1 / 2 tsp cinnamon.
Sprinkle muffin batter with cinnamon and sugar mix.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-27 minutes or until muffins test done.
Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
If using a regular size pan fill muffin cup 1 / 2 full with batter then top with a slightly rounded teas.
Ingredients
butter, brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, apples, pecans, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sour cream, cinnamon