Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 330 grams plain flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Shetland sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 115 grams caster sugar
  • 150 grams apple (peeled and finely chopped )
  • 75 grams butter (melted)
  • 1 free-range egg (lightly beaten)
  • 225 ml full fat milk
  • 2 tbsp dark brown soft sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 200 C/ 400 F and lightly grease 12 muffin tin holes (or line with paper cases)
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the caster sugar and add the chopped apple pieces.
  • Combine milk, beaten egg and melted butter in a measuring jug.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold until just combined.
  • Spoon into the prepared tins so that they are 3/4 full.
  • Combine brown sugar and spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the muffin batter.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until risen and golden. A skewer, inserted in the centre of a muffin, will come out clean.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Eat warm with jam and honey.