Delightful Apple Spice Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
3. Fold in the apples and walnuts. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. In a small bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the muffins.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool the muffins in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Apples are a great source of dietary fiber and vitamins A and C.
• Walnuts are a good source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.
• Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant and has been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels.
• Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.