Simple Apple Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325-degrees F.
2. 2
   Grease muffin tins or use paper liners.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, blend 3/4 cup brown sugar, oil, egg and vanilla with a wooden spoon.
4. 4
   Add flour, baking soda and salt.
5. 5
   Stir in apple and buttermilk and mix throughly until combined well.
6. 6
   Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.
7. 7
   In a small bowl combine remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar with remaining ingredients (walnuts and cinnamon).
8. 8
   Sprinkle over muffins.
9. 9
   Bake for 30-40 minutes or until muffins are browned and toothpick comes clean when inserted in middle.