TOFFEE APPLE MUFFINS

TOFFEE APPLE MUFFINS image

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 apples
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 1/4 C all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
heaping 1/4 C light brown sugar
4 tbsp butter, plus extra for greasing
1/2 C milk
1/2 C apple juice
1 egg. beaten
TOFFEE TOPPING
2 tbsp light cream
3 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp butter

Steps:

1. preheat oven to 400* & grease 12-cup muffin pan 2. core & coarsely grate one apple. slice remaining apple into 1/4 in thick wedges & toss in lemon juice. 3. sift together the flour, baking powder, & cinnamon, then stir in sugar and grated apple. 4. melt butter and mix with milk, apple juice & beaten egg. stir the liquid mix into the dry ingredients, mixing lightly until just combined. 5. Spoon batter into each muffin cup 3/4 full, then add the sliced apple on top 6. bake in oven for 20-25 mins, or until risen, firm & golden brown. 7. TOFFEE TOPPING - place all ingredients in a small pan & heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat & boil rapidly for 2 mins or until slightly thickened & syrupy. Cool slightly, then drizzle over the cakes and let set.