2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. butter
1 egg, beaten
1 c. chopped, peeled apples

Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in butter. Combine egg and milk and add to flour mixture. Mix until flour is just dampened. Fold in apples. Fill greased muffin tins 1/2 full.

Combine: 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 c. chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400 degrees until set, 20 to 25 minutes.