Apple Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening with pastry blender until fine crumbs form.
3. 3
   Combine egg and milk.
4. 4
   Add to dry ingredients all at once, stirring just enough to moisten.
5. 5
   Stir in apples.
6. 6
   Spoon batter into paper-lined 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups, filling 2/3rds full.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with nut crunch topping.
8. 8
   Bake in 375F (190C).
9. 9
   oven 25 minutes or until golden brown.
10. 10
    Serve hot with butter and homemade jelly or jam.