"When my children were younger I cooked for a year in their Lutheran school. The pupils and teachers loved these with a hot bowl of soup or as a snack. No need to add spices - they are in the apple butter."

Original is 18-24 servings

Metric US

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Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F (180C or gas mark 4). Grease or line with baking papers 24 muffin cups. (These are old-fashioned, dense muffins. For slightly higher rising muffins prepare only 18 muffin cups).

Step 2

In a small bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.

Step 4

Add the egg to the sugar mixture; beat well.

Step 5

Beat in the apple butter and vanilla.

Step 6

Combine lemon juice and milk in a cup; stir.

Step 7

Beating at low speed, alternately add the flour and the milk mixtures to the butter mixture until just combined. (The less you mix the more tender the crumb).