Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

I am trying to get back to my old kitchen tricks which hasn't been easy since finding out 3/4 of my family has Celiac Disease. I had success with a loaf of bread last week so yesterday I took a stab at muffins. Apples are all over my kitchen at present so they were a natural flavour to use right now.

These muffins have a nice nutty sugar topping which also makes them lovely to behold. This recipe would also work for regular bakers, and not just gluten free ones. Simply use your own flour and exclude the Xanthan gum.

Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins



Muffin Ingredients
1 1/2 cups of flour (I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour)
1/2 cup of brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp of salt
2 tsp of cinnamon
3/4 tsp of Xanthan Gum

Mix.

1/4 cup of shortening

Cut in the shortening until none of the pieces are larger than a pea.
Add;

2 eggs
2/3 cups of milk

and mix. If the dough is really thick just add in a bit more milk.

1 cup of apple pieces

Spoon into muffin cups until 2/3 full.

Topping
1/4 cups of brown sugar
1/8 cup of almond slices
2 tbsp of oats (if you can tolerate them, oats are on the fence for Celiacs)
2 tbsp of butter, soften to mix

Sprinkle topping over unbaked muffins and place in the oven at 350 degrees F. bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy!