1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 stick soft butter
1 egg
1 c. buttermilk
1 Red Delicious apple, peeled and cut into chunks
1 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and mix well. Fold in buttermilk quickly. Do not overmix or batter will curdle.

In separate bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add this gradually to the sugar-egg mixture, stirring only until mixed. Add the diced apple. Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Sprinkle extra brown sugar on top. Bake in 400 degree oven for 12-14 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.