Lemon Apple Muffins

Ingredients

• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar (can use 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 Tbsp baking powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp lemon peel
• 2 cups finely diced or shredded apples (my boys like them shredded)
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/3 cup oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup nuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup of dry mixture
• 2 Tbsp soft butter
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon peel

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt thoroughly. Measure out 1/2 cup and set aside in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Mix butter, oil, lemon peel, eggs, and milk. Add to dry ingredients in the large bowl with the lemon peel and apples. Stir till just moistened.

3. 3

   Spoon into well greased or paper lined muffin tins.

4. 4

   For topping: Take the 1/2 cup of reserved dry mixture and cut in the butter, sugar, and lemon peel till crumbly. Sprinkle over the tops of the muffins.

5. 5

   Bake at 375° for about 15 minutes.