Gluten-Free Apple Muffins

Nine cupcakes with apple slices on top, a dish od brown powder and a whole red apple.
Apple and cinnamon - the perfect flavour combo for cooler weather. Gluten-free and sweetened with maple syrup, they are a great option for anyone with a gluten allergy.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine New Zealand
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients
 
 

For the topping

  • 2 tbsp raw sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with greaseproof bake cups.
  • Whisk all the dry ingredients in a bowl to remove any lumps.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, maple syrup, vegetable oil, and vanilla essence.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and mix until just combined.
  • Chop one of the unpeeled apples into small pieces and fold into the batter with the walnut pieces. Don’t overmix - this will make the muffins tough.
  • Spoon the batter into the baking cups. Cut the remaining apple into thin slices and arrange 3 pieces on top of each muffin. Mix the raw sugar and cinnamon together for the topping and sprinkle a little over each muffin.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until the top of the muffins turn golden brown.

Notes

Many brands of baking powder in New Zealand are gluten-free but double check if you are making these muffins for someone with a gluten allergy.
Keyword fruit, gluten free
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