Dutchy Crust Oatmeal Fruit Muffins

Source: Patty Ralston

For muffins:

• 3/4 cup EACH white flour AND whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tsps. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup fresh or partially frozen fruit (cranberries, blueberries, cherries, apples, or none)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Dutchy Crust:

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup oats
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients.  Add fruit, stir just until coated.
In a small bowl, beat eggs & buttermilk and melted butter.
Add to flour mixture, stir by hand just until blended.
Fill greased pan or cupcake liners 2/3 full.
Mix crust ingredients until crumbly and spoon on top of muffins.
Bake in 400º oven for 15-25 minutes.