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    You are here: Home / Breakfast / Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffins

    Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffins

    Published: November 23, 2014. Last Updated: May 12, 2021 by: Ginny McMeans

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    Two photos one above the other. One is a pile of muffins with a bite out of the front one and the other is a crispy sugar topped muffin centered.
    Two photos one above the other showing muffins with a thick strudel type topping.

    Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffins are topped with a slightly crunchy cinnamon topping. It is like a cap of streusel but it doesn't require any of the extra work.

    One Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffin is on an iron trivet with more behind.

    I love when you can go and pick apples by the bushel. Truly! We use to live within a couple of miles of Apple Hill in California.

    When apple season began I would start picking up a bushel of this and a bushel of that.

    By the end of the season there were quite a few pints and quarts of apples all canned up for the year.


    Countless pies, candies, cookies and muffins had been served to others and myself.

    This recipe didn't exist then but it does now and I hope you will add it to your collection. It really is that good!

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    Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffins are topped with a sweet cinnamon topping.

    Helpful kitchen tools

    • A pastry cutter will be used more than you know.
    • Sometimes all you need is a box grater. This is a nice stainless steel one.
    • Looking for a certain measuring cup size? I love all the sizes that these measuring spoons and measuring cups come in.
    An iron trivet is holding muffins with one having a bite of it.

    How to make amazing muffins

    • This recipe makes 18 nice big muffins. I used muffin tin liners for neat and easy removal.
    • To a large bowl add the dry ingredients - flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
    • Cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter. I always use my fingers when I get close to the end - I pinch and roll with my fingers and thumb. This gets a great mixture that resembles crumbs. Set aside.
    • Make your chia egg and set aside. You can also use flax seed for the egg substitute also.
    • Peel, core, and grate the apple and set aside.
    • Mix the dairy free milk and chia egg together.
    • Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients stirring until just combined.
    • Fold in the grated apple.
    • Evenly spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins.
    • Bake at 375° for 25 minutes.
    • Take the muffins out of the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
    • During this time mix the cinnamon and sugar and set aside.
    • Melt the butter and put in a narrower deeper bowl than a cereal bowl. This way you can dunk the muffin top straight down into the butter and then lift.
    • Dip each top into the butter and then roll the top in the cinnamon mixture.
    • Set aside, on a rack to cool completely.

    I used Stone Ground Organic Whole Wheat Flour in this recipe and it worked great!

    You can use whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour too.

    Just follow the recipe for Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffins and you will have some amazing muffins.

    They are easy to make and as good as any specialty bakery goods out there.

    Two photos one above the other showing muffins with a thick strudel type topping.

    Can you freeze apple crisp muffins

    So easily!

    Baked goods seem to be made for freezing.

    IF FREEZING:

    After they have cooled you may freeze them in any of the methods shown in my article How to Prepare Food for the Freezer.
    They defrost quickly so it really doesn't take any planning.

    Just take them out of the freezer and set in the refrigerator. You can even set them on a platter if you are serving them for breakfast or a treat in about an hour.

    You want to take a peek at another fruit inspired muffin? This time it is with an orange. Vegan Orange Pecan Muffins to be exact.

    Apple Crisp Muffins are sitting on as black trivet.

    That was a great bite! After I finished my photography - I finished one of my Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffins.

    Now you can make these beautiful muffins and people will think you're a five star baker.

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    Apple Crisp Muffins are sitting on as black trivet.

    Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffins

    Ginny McMeans
    Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffins are topped with a slightly crunchy cinnamon topping.
    4.39 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Muffins
    Servings 16 Muffins
    Calories 277 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Muffins:

    • 3 cups Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour
    • 1 ½ cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup organic shortening
    • 1 tablespoon chia egg which is 1 chia flour and 3 Tablespoons water, directions below
    • 1 cup almond milk
    • 1 granny smith apple, peeled and grated (at the last minute)

    Topping used after the muffins are baked:

    • ¼ cup dairy-free butter, melted
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Add muffin liners to 18 muffin cups
    • To a large bowl add the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
    • Cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter. I always use my fingers when I get close to the end - I pinch and roll with my fingers and thumb. This gets a great mixture that resembles crumbs. Set aside.
    • Make your chia egg and set aside. - A chia egg is actually made with chia seed meal/flour not the bare seed. The way you make meal/flour is by grinding the chia seed in a processor such as one for your coffee beans or a spice grinder. I use mine to strictly grind seeds so that I do not mix flavors. Grind until it is a fine meal. I do about 4 ounces at a time and keep it in a little freezer safe canning jar - in the freezer. When I need a Tablespoon or so it is all ready to go.
    • Peel and grate the apple and set aside.
    • Add the almond milk and chia egg together.
    • Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients stirring until just combined.
    • Fold in the grated apple.
    • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins.
    • Bake at 375° for 25 minutes.
    • Take the muffins out of the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
    • During this time mix the cinnamon and sugar and set aside.
    • Melt the butter and put in a narrower deeper bowl than a cereal bowl. This way you can dunk the muffin top straight down into the butter and then lift.
    • Dip each top into the butter and then roll the top in the cinnamon mixture.
    • Set aside, on a rack, to cool completely.

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    Notes

    Baked goods seem to be made for freezing.
    IF FREEZING:
    After they have cooled you may freeze them in any of the methods shown in my article How to Prepare Food for the Freezer.
    They defrost quickly so it really doesn't take any planning.
    Just take them out of the freezer and set in the refrigerator.  You can even set them on a platter if you are serving them for breakfast or a treat in about an hour.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1MuffinCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 190mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 0.9mg
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    1. Ginny McMeans

      November 30, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      Any shortening will work Tiffany.

    2. Sarah

      December 11, 2017 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      I used vegan butter and they were fine. They probably crumbled more, but I hardly noticed bc they are so delicious.

    3. Sarah

      December 11, 2017 at 7:52 am

      I also used oat milk.

    4. Lindsay

      January 28, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      I just made a batch of these and WOW they are absolutely delicious! Perfect texture and the flavor is amazing. This will definitely be a staple recipe for my family!

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