Einkorn Apple Cinnamon Muffins (Naturally Sweetened)

With einkorn flour gaining popularity it has become much easier to source it locally at more grocery and specialty stores. I like the consistency of jovial einkorn flour. It typically weighs close to 120 grams per cup which makes it easy for beginners just getting started, especially if you aren’t actively using a scale to measure your flour. 

I also, am a huge fan of farm2flour brand as it is freshly milled, within 7 days of being shipped to your house, it smells and tastes amazing, and I find it to be a better bang for your buck especially because you can subscribe or buy in bulk to avoid shipping costs. The more you buy, the better the price per pound. For instance, a 5lb bag of their einkorn is $3.40 per pound, compared to $5.12 per pound for the 2lb bag. I’ve found that ordering 30lbs at a time offers the best deal with free shipping on anything over $99. 

Cooking with Einkorn flour is usually pretty straightforward, often being a 1:1 or sometimes a 1:1.25 replacement for regular all-purpose flour in most recipes, but there are some notable differences to keep in mind if your recipe isn’t producing the quality product you’d like. Einkorn flour is more dense than regular flour due to its low gluten content, it absorbs less fat and liquids than modern wheat flours and at a much slower absorption rate. The adjustment of liquid may be necessary in some recipes, especially those that require refrigeration. 

This recipe uses both coconut sugar and maple sugar in the crumble topping to keep it refined sugar–free and naturally sweetened. These sugars give a rich, caramel-like flavor, but they tend to soften at room temperature.

If you prefer a crunchier topping that holds up longer, replace either the coconut sugar or the maple sugar with granulated sugar. Granulated sugar caramelizes and hardens slightly as it bakes, creating a crisp texture that lasts. For best results, allow the muffins to cool completely before storing, and keep them loosely covered—too much trapped moisture can soften the topping.

Coconut sugar and maple sugar naturally contain more moisture and have a lower melting point than granulated sugar. While they add depth of flavor, they absorb humidity from the air over time, which is why the crumble topping made entirely with them will soften more quickly.

I recommend a sweet apple like honeycrisp, gala or fuji. Avoid tart apples, such as granny smith. 

Yes, you can substitute applesauce for the shredded apples, use about ½ cup of applesauce in place of the shredded apple. However, fresh shredded apples provide a stronger, more vibrant apple flavor and are highly recommended for the best results in this recipe.