Embrace the comfort of baking on a rainy day with these Toffee Apple Muffins, complete with a crunchy crumble topping. These muffins pair the sweetness of apples and toffee with a delightful cinnamon-spiced crumble, making them a perfect treat to enjoy with a warm cup of vegan custard.
Why You'll Love This:
If you're a fan of cozy, comforting flavors, these muffins are a dream come true. The combination of soft apple-infused muffins, gooey toffee filling, and a crispy crumble topping creates a harmony of textures and flavors that's simply irresistible.
Perfect Occasion:
Ideal for a leisurely weekend bake, a comforting snack on a rainy day, or as a delightful dessert to end your meal on a sweet note. These muffins are also perfect for sharing with friends and family who appreciate a homemade treat.
Toffee Apple Muffins with Crumble Topping
For the Muffins:
- 240ml soya milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 250g self-raising flour
- 150g caster sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 80ml vegetable oil
- 70g apple sauce
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 apples, chopped into small cubes
For the Filling:
- 1 tsp caramel or toffee sauce for each muffin
For the Crumble Topping:
- 75g vegan butter, cubed
- 100g soft light brown sugar
- 100g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) with a fan setting. Line a muffin pan with 10 large cases.
- For the crumble, mix butter, sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Rub the mixture until clumpy with larger pieces. Set aside.
- Warm the soya milk, then mix with apple cider vinegar. Set aside to curdle.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix oil, apple sauce, and vanilla extract into the curdled milk. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in chopped apples.
- Fill each muffin case halfway with batter. Add a teaspoon of caramel sauce, then cover with remaining batter. Top with crumble mixture.
- Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 5 minutes, then reduce to 190°C (375°F) and bake for another 15-18 minutes until golden. Check with a skewer for doneness.
- Cool on a rack and dust with icing sugar.
Enjoy these delightful Toffee Apple Muffins with Crumble Topping, a heartwarming treat that perfectly captures the essence of comfort baking!