Apple Pie Muffins

• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

CRUMB TOPPING

1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed

1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour

1/4 cup(s) unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon

MUFFINS

1 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed

2/3 cup(s) canola oil (can use vegetable oil)

1 large egg

1 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon

2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon(s) baking soda

1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

1 cup(s) buttermilk

3 cup(s) peeled and diced firm tart apples (I use granny smith)

Directions

Topping: In a small bowl, toss together sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside.

Muffins: In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, oil, egg, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, soda, and salt.

Stir flour into the oil mixture alternately with buttermilk.

Add until completely incorporated.

Fold in apples, mixing just until combined.

Spoon into greased muffin cups filling 3/4 full.

Sprinkle topping over evenly.

Bake at 350 F for 25-30 mins or until golden brown and tops spring back.