In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and sugar.

Cut in the butter with a fork.

In a separate mixing bowl mix together the grated apple, egg, and milk.

Pour the apple mixture into the flour mixture.

With a wooden spoon mix until just combined. Try to use the least amount of mixing strokes as possible. Over mixing will make the muffins dense and hard.

Line a muffin pan with muffin/cupcake liners.

Fill the cups 3/4 of the way full.

Bake at 375F. for 20 minutes or until golden on top.