Apple Lemon Cinnamon Muffins

I would like to share this recipe from Kitchen Simplicity.  Since i need to clear up old stock of green apples in my fridge, i decided to turn it into muffins. When i was looking for apple muffins recipe , i pop into this blog.  The tempting illustration end up myself baking this muffins in my kitchen. Truly wonderful aroma filled up the whole pantry insists me cant wait to enjoy one.  Absolutely scrumptious! I will add this into my kitchen diary as its really turn out wonderful.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups flour


• 4 tsp. baking powder


• A pinch of salt


• 1/2 cup sugar


• 2 eggs


• 10 Tbsp. butter (1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp), room temp. (or melted if need be)


• 1 Tbsp. lemon zest (optional)


• 1 tsp. lemon juice


• 1 cup milk


• 1 granny smith (or similar apple), peeled cored and chopped


• 1 Tbsp. sugar


• 1 tsp. cinnamon


• strawberry jam to fill (or your favorite)

Preparation Method :

Stir together flour baking powder and salt

Cream together 1/2 cup sugar and butter. Add eggs then lemon zest, juice, and milk. Mix well. Stir into dry ingredients until evenly moistened. Fold in apples.

Spoon half into prepared muffin cups. Top each with a dollop of jam. Top with remaining batter. (They will be quite full but they do not rise much so you do not need to worry)

Mix 1 Tbsp sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle over muffin batter.

Bake for 15 min. at 425, or until toothpick (or knife) inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool 1-2 min before removing to wire racks or paper towel to cool.