Ingredients

  • 3 apples about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted optional
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, stir together the apples, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 8 tablespoons butter and pinch salt.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Distribute the apple slices among the muffin cups.
  • Add walnuts, if using, on top of the apple slices.
  • To make the muffins, in a large bowl, whisk together flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 8 tablespoons butter, eggs, sour cream and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold together until smooth.
  • Distribute the batter on top of the apples.
  • Bake until the muffins are slightly puffed, about 20 to 22 minutes.
  • Allow the muffins to cool partly in the pan; turn onto a platter and serve warm or at room temperature.