APPLE MUFFINS

Prep 15 min | Total 35 min Makes 12 muffins Topping:

2 tbsp packed brown sugar 2 tbsp all-purpose flour Pinch of salt

2 tsp unsalted butter

Muffins:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 egg

1 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup canola oil

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups cored, diced and peeled Gala apples, (about 2 small apples)

1. Position rack in centre of oven and preheat to 375F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2. Streusel: Mix sugar, flour and salt in a small bowl. Add butter and blend with fingertips until crumbly. Set aside.

3. Muffins: Whisk flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg in a medium bowl, then whisk in buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Stir into flour mixture, just until combined. Fold in apples. Divide among prepared cups, then sprinkle with streusel.

4. Bake until golden and a cake tester inserted in centre of muffin comes out with a few crumbs, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove muffins to a rack and let cool completely.