Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2½ cups flour (all purpose)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed )
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup homemade chunky applesauce (can also use commercial)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups apples (grated )
  • 1 cup apples (diced )
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour (all purpose)
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
  • ⅓ cup quick oats
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉/200°C. Position rack to middle.
  • Paper line 18 muffin cups.
  • Prepare streusel topping (optional) and set it aside. See the instructions below.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Whisk in the brown sugar.
  • Make a well and set it aside for now.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, applesauce, buttermilk, and vanilla. Set aside.
  • Grate and chop the apples. Set aside.
  • Add the wet mixture all at once to the well in the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until just moistened.
  • Gently fold in the apples (grated and chopped).
  • Fill muffin liners ¾ full. Sprinkle streusel topping over muffin batter (if using).
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops bounce back when lightly touched.