Apple Custard Muffins

Fall is the perfect time to experiment with different varieties of apples. Want a softer, falling apart kind of apple? Use Cortland. If you would rather have the tartness to offset the sweet custard, use Granny Smith. This muffin is perfect with a cup of coffee, but don't hesitate to use it as a sweet side dish.

Ingredients

Batter

• 1 ½ cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ cup oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• ¾ cup sugar
• 4 eggs

Filling

• 3 apples, sliced thin

• 1 cup vanilla custard*

Topping (optional)

• 4 tsp. melted margarine

• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon

Directions

1. Batter: Combine dry ingredients. Make a well in the center and add the wet ingredients. Mix.
2. Topping: Mix all ingredients until blended.
3. Line a muffin pan or two with 16 paper liners.  
4. Place 1 tb batter at bottom of each cup, then add 1 Tbsp custard, and 3 slices of apple. Cover with more batter.  Sprinkle topping on top.
5. Bake at 350° for 20 – 25 minutes.

*I buy my custard from the local bakery.