2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 c. milk
1 c. finely chopped apples
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. sugar

Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add beaten egg and milk. Beat about 30 seconds. Fold in chopped apples. Fill well greased muffin tins about 2/3 full. Combine cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar; sprinkle muffins with the mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.