MOIST APPLE MUFFINS

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You don't have to settle for fast food when you're on the go this holiday season. These sweet apple muffins are a great snack anytime, and they make a tasty take-along for the busy days leading up to Christmas. -Jeanne Sherry, Putnam Valley, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped peeled apples
1 medium apple, peeled and cut into 24 slices
TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture just until moistened. Fold in chopped apples. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Place sliced apples over batter. For topping, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over tops., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.