Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Apple Cinnamon Muffins scream fall! The smell of apples and cinnamon coming from the kitchen on a Saturday morning will delight the entire family.
Of course these muffins are gluten free and made with our favourite healthy flour blend, Peetz S.M.A.R.T (Sorghum, Millet, Arrowroot, brown Rice, Tapioca) Blend.
For a fun outing, why not take the kids to an apple farm, where they can pick their own apples?
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups apples diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups Peetz S.M.A.R.T Blend
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1 large apple sliced thin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
- Combine the apple slices and the sugar in a medium bowl. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- In large bowl combine the Peetz S.M.A.R.T Blend, brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, melted butter, and eggs.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry and stir with a wooden spoon.
- Distribute the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups.
- Give the apple a good push into the top of each muffin. The apples will pop up when baked.
- Bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Which apples are the best apples for baking?
For baking, you will need to find an apple that holds its shape in the oven. Some of the best varieties to look for include:
Granny Smith
Golden Delicious
Pink Lady
Honey Crisp
Cortland
Save apples like MacIntosh for apple sauce.
Read about Canada’s long tradition of apple growing in Canadian Geographic.
