Apple Yogurt Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 large egg beaten
• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 2 teaspoons lemon peel grated
• 3 baking apples peeled and finely diced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Blend together then set aside. In a small bowl, stir yogurt until creamy, then add beaten egg. Add melted butter and grated lemon peel.
2. 2
   Blend together then add to the flour mixture and stir quickly until just mixed. Gently fold in 3 peeled, diced baking apples. Mix together (batter will be lumpy). Spoon into a greased muffin tin about two-thirds full.
3. 3
   Topping: Combine 1/4 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon and sprinkle over the unbaked muffins. Bake in a 375° F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.