Apple Streusel Muffins

Apple Streusel Muffins

“My sisters and I get together at least once a year to make these muffins. It brings back childhood memories.”

INGREDIENTS

2 cups flour
1 cup granulated CRYSTAL SUGAR®
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup dairy sour cream
1 cup finely diced apples

Streusel topping:
¼ cup granulated CRYSTAL SUGAR®
3 tablespoons flour
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons margarine or butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In large bowl, stir together sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl beat eggs and sour cream. Add at once to dry ingredients, along with the apples. Stir just until well moistened.
  4. Fill well-greased muffin tins or baking cups to 2/3 full.
  5. Combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle on top. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.

Yield: 12 servings.

Hint: Can use part brown sugar in streusel topping and a bit less margarine