Maple Crumb Muffins

My son absolutely loved these muffins when he was growing up. My husband and I also like them, but our son was the one who would regularly ask for them, and years later requested the recipe when he was out on his own. I use pure maple syrup so they are rather pricey to make, but maple flavored syrup or even honey could certainly be used with good results. This recipe did come from a special section on inn cooking that Woman's Day Magazine did years ago. This particular recipe came from the Vernon Stiles Inn in Thompson, Connecticut. I don't know if the inn is still open, but my family sure appreciates the chef's contribution to our breakfasts for all of these years. The muffins are cake-like in texture and rich, perfect for a weekend family breakfast. Blessings...

Recipe:

2 cups flour
2 tsps. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup maple syrup

1. Mix dry ingredients in medium bowl.
2. Whisk together egg, sour cream and syrup, and stir into flour mixture.
3. Spoon into 12 well-greased muffin cups.

Topping:
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter

1. Mix ingredients together until crumbly and sprinkle over muffin batter.
2. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until muffins test done with a toothpick.

Yield: 12 muffins
232 calories each