Apple Pie Muffins

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
2 1⁄4 cups flour
1 egg
1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar
1⁄2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
1⁄2 cup butter, melted
2 cups diced, peeled apples

For Topping
Dash cinnamon
1⁄2 cup brown sugar
1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
1⁄2 cup flour
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp melted butter
1⁄2 cup butter, melted

Topping: Stir together brown sugar, pecans, flour and cinnamon in a bowl. Drizzle with butter, toss with fork and set aside. Muffins: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Whisk together egg, buttermilk, butter and
vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients. Add apples. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into large greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Sprinkle with topping. Bake at 375°F for 25 min. or until tops are firm to the touch. Makes 16 muffins.