Apple with cinnamon and sugar

Classic apple pie with cinnamon cream

This classic apple pie recipe with home-made shortcrust pastry, a beautiful lattice top and cinnamon-scented whipped cream tasted like home in every bite.

I have this idea of how my future will be. I’ll be in my 50’s/60’s, my kids will be grown up living happy, successful lives of their own and I will be travelling. A lot. But then my kids will phone me and say “Mom, I’m dying for your (enter iconic mom dish here). Come home.” And I will, and I will cook it for them and they will look at me with complete adoration in their eyes.

And often, people will laugh at me when I tell them about this little fantasy of mine. But then the other day, Aidan comes to me and says “Mamma, please please please can you make me apple pie again. Your apple pie is the best.” And I knew, right then, that I am not being unrealistic. Because let’s face it, we all have that one (or more) dish that our moms just make the best. Even my mom, not the most eager of cooks, had dishes that she just kicked ass with. Her chicken-fried steak, chicken liver pate and marshmallow fridge tart are to this day some of the most delicious things I have ever eaten.

And so, I made an apple pie. And the whole time I was busy making the pastry, slicing the apples, whipping the cream, Aidan popped his head around the corner, asking when I would be done. He also kept telling me that this was the prettiest pie and he just couldn’t wrap his head around the lattice top. And to be honest, it takes a second or two to figure it out but the reward is so much bigger than the amount of effort it takes to create this pretty topping.

My brother said that the pie didn’t even look real. “It looks like a cartoon pie!” And that’s all down the pretty lattice top. This is not only an aesthetic thing though, the lattice top also allows the steam to escape efficiently, allowing your pie filling to become jammy and the pastry to stay crisp. In fact, I didn’t even blind-bake the pastry before hand. I simply chilled it efficiently before filling with the apples and baking.

The end result was this beautiful pie with its golden, crisp pastry and jammy apple-y interior. Serve with a dollop of soft, cinnamon-scented whipped cream and you have home in every bite.

How do you make a homemade apple pie?

Start by making the pastry by pulsing butter, flour and sugar together in a food processor then add ice water and egg until the dough comes together. Chill in the fridge before rolling out and pressing into a pie plate. The filling is made with granny smith apples. Peel and slice the apples finely then mix with cinnamon, sugar and corn starch. The corn starch helps the apple juice thicken up so you don’t have a watery pie at the end. Top with lattice crust then bake until golden brown and bubbling. Remember to allow the pie to cool down before slicing as this will help the sliced pie keep its shape.

What are best apples for apple pie?

I prefer apples that have good flavor and will keep their shape once cooked. Granny Smith apples hit both those boxes but I’ve also had success using a few different varieties in one pie. Pink lady apples are also really delicious in pies.

Do you have to peel apples for apple pie?

No, you don’t have to. It results in a “smoother” eating experience and is more classic but you can definitely leave the skin on. Just make sure to slice the apples finely.

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19 Recipes for Warm and Cozy Cinnamon Desserts

They’re truly sugar and spice and everything nice

Few things make us feel warm and fuzzy like the smell of cinnamon wafting through the kitchen. While desserts made with the warming spice are certainly welcome at holiday time, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying cinnamon treats all year round. From classic sticky rolls drizzled with vanilla frosting to cakes, cookies, breads, and even ice cream, there’s a sweet, cinnamon-spiced treat for every kind of baker and dessert lover.

Crispy Sand Tart Cookies With Cinnamon

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Do you want to know the secret to these unbelievably delicious crispy sand tart cookies with cinnamon? Rolling the dough super thin. The taste is similar to holiday favorite butter cookies, but the cinnamon-sugar topping might make them your new family favorite treat.

Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls

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Do you swoon for the heavenly aroma and flavor of baked cinnamon rolls? You’re going to bliss out over this ultimate cinnamon rolls recipe for America’s favorite ooey, gooey cinnamon treat. Sweet dough is sprinkled with the spice and optional raisins rolled into a curl and baked until puffy and golden. Don’t forget to drizzle with the vanilla frosting.

Cinnamon Truffles

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Cinnamon-scented cream and dark chocolate are rolled in a cocoa-cinnamon coating to create these bite-sized gourmet cinnamon truffles. You could also get cheeky and dip them in melted chocolate, topping them with a Red Hot or other cinnamon candy.

Fried Apples With Cinnamon

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These fried apples with cinnamon dessert taste like apple pie but are quick and easy to make on your stovetop. Tart green or red apples are peeled, sliced, and caramelized in a pan with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Top with fluffy whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a special treat.

Coffee Cake With Brown Sugar Cinnamon Crumb Topping

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The Spruce / Diana Rattray

Every bite of this coffee cake with brown sugar cinnamon crumb topping includes a generous amount of cinnamon-spiced brown sugar streusel. It can be baked in a square or round cake pan depending on what you own. Serve it warm or at room temperature. You can also freeze it up to three months, so it’s a great make-ahead dessert.

Apple Dumplings With Cinnamon Syrup

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In this comforting apple dumplings with cinnamon syrup recipe, apple slices are flavored with sugar and spices, then wrapped in a simple soft dough, and baked with a delicious syrup. Serve warm from the oven, with a drizzling of heavy cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Cinnamon Bundt Cake

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Serve this lovely cinnamon bundt cake at baby showers, brunches, or whenever an occasion calls for an elegant dessert. Yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, and cinnamon combine with a few other pantry ingredients to create the fluffy, lightly-spiced batter. The glaze tastes just like the inside of a cinnamon roll.

Cinnamon Roll Cake

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An ideal dessert for your next brunch, this cinnamon roll cake turns the crowd favorite breakfast treat into a beautiful cake. A homemade yeast batter is left to rise and then rolled out and covered in brown sugar and cinnamon. The dough is cut into strips which are spiraled around each other in a round cake pan. Once baked, the cake is topped with a cream cheese frosting resembling the signature icing.

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Funnel Cakes

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The Spruce / Diana Rattray

These amusement park-inspired brown sugar and cinnamon funnel cakes get a wonderful aroma from cinnamon and brown sugar in the batter. A funnel is used to help the batter flow smoothly into the cooking pan, where they’re quickly fried in hot oil until golden brown. Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar, drizzled with maple syrup, and topped off with whipped cream.

Cinnamon Ice Cream

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Cinnamon ice cream is an absolute delight, but it’s not easy to find in stores. That’s no problem because this two-ingredient recipe—really a foodie trick—is a great way to make it yourself in barely any time. Serve on its own, with a sprig of fresh mint, or use for topping warm apple pie.

Instant Pot Rice Pudding

This classic rice pudding is flavored with cinnamon, raisins, and vanilla for a creamy treat. Made in a pressure cooker, it’s quick and easy to make with very little clean-up. Serve it warm or chilled with a cinnamon stick for garnish.

Cinnamon Babka

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Bake this traditional Jewish cinnamon babka and enjoy it at breakfast, brunch, or with your afternoon cup of tea. Pre-made cinnamon filling is used for this cake, along with a crunchy streusel topping.

Churro Waffles

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These tender waffles are brushed with melted butter and tossed in cinnamon sugar, much like a churro. Drizzled with melted chocolate, they’re a delicious dessert. Serve the churro waffles warm and add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla, cinnamon, or chocolate ice cream.

Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

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These sweet carrot cake cinnamon rolls might be the sneakiest way to get kids to eat their carrots. Grated carrots add bright flecks of color to rolls packed with cinnamon, pecan, and brown sugar filling. They make a wonderful treat for a holiday morning and can be prepared the day before.

Cinnamon Apple Scones

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Scones are a versatile treat you can enjoy at any time of day. They go great with your morning coffee, are traditional with afternoon tea, and make a quick snack for kids after school. You’re sure to love the scrumptious cinnamon-sugar coating of these cinnamon apple scones.

Apple Spice Cake

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Apples and cinnamon are a match made in heaven and they unite in this autumn cake. This apple spice cake includes apple schnapps, nutmeg, and allspice in the batter for plenty of fruit and spice flavor.

Apple Crunch With Cinnamon

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The Spruce / Diana Rattray

This delicious baked apple crunch with cinnamon is an easy-to-prepare recipe boasting chopped fresh apples, cinnamon, sugar, and a delicious cobbler-style topping. It’s a great way to use up fruit from fall picking.

Vegan Cinnamon Spice Rice Pudding

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Simple and soothing, vegan cinnamon spice rice pudding is one of the ultimate comfort foods. This vegan-friendly recipe is egg-free and dairy-free but has plenty of warming flavor from cinnamon, ginger, and pure maple syrup, and a nice creamy texture from arborio rice.

Apple Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake

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Kids love to help make this apple cinnamon upside-down cake, which is baked with the fruit on the bottom, then turned upside down to serve. Cinnamon brings out the best in juicy, tart apples, and this cake fills your kitchen with homey baking smells. Serve topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a special family treat.

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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

These apple cinnamon muffins start with an easy muffin batter that’s flavored with cinnamon, brown sugar, and plenty of juicy apples. We use the same base recipe when making blueberry muffins because the simple batter produces moist, soft, and cakey muffins with tall muffin tops. They’re always a favorite! Enjoy the muffins plain or top them with crumb topping before baking and smooth vanilla icing before serving. If you love apple cinnamon bread, you’ll enjoy these apple muffins!

These crumb-topped apple muffins have been a personal and reader favorite since I published the recipe in 2014.

Tell Me About These Apple Cinnamon Muffins

• Flavor: These are buttery muffins where apple and cinnamon flavors take over. It’s always disappointing when you bite into a muffin and there’s hardly any “stuff” like blueberries, chocolate chips, etc. Today we’re using extra apples so you get the delicious fruit in nearly each bite. If you’re looking for a fall baking recipe where apples shine, this recipe fits the bill!
• Texture: The apple cinnamon muffins are moist because we add yogurt (or sour cream) to the batter. And because we start with creamed butter and sugars, the muffins are soft, light, and cakey like a cupcake. We don’t overload the batter with milk (use only 1/4 cup (60ml)), so you still have a slightly dense texture. I like to describe these muffins as having the perfect harmonious balance between soft and dense!
• Ease: I categorize this recipe as a beginner baking recipe because you use simple ingredients and easy mixing methods. An electric mixer is key for creaming the butter and sugars together and if you decide to add the icing, you just need a whisk. Some crumb toppings require cold butter and a pastry cutter to mix, but we’re using melted butter here so you just need a fork. Easy! All of the ingredients used are baking staples, so there’s nothing new or difficult. Plus you have wiggle room with the yogurt and milk depending on what’s convenient for you. I love easygoing recipes that produce consistently delicious results and know you appreciate that too!

Why This Apple Cinnamon Muffin Recipe Works

Today’s muffin recipe uses my all-star muffin batter. This batter can be used to create endless muffin varieties and you’ll see it again in my blueberry muffins, peach muffins, cranberry orange muffins, and more. In fact, this “Master Muffin Batter” has become such a hit with readers that I created a separate page dedicated to all its possibilities: 1 Muffin Batter for Infinite Muffin Recipes. It starts with basic dry ingredients like flour, baking powder + soda, and salt. More often than not, I add ground cinnamon and you’ll see its addition in today’s apple cinnamon version. The wet ingredients are just as straightforward– creamed butter with sugars, plus 2 eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream/plain yogurt, and milk. I use either plain Greek yogurt or sour cream based on what I have and the same goes for the milk. Use whole milk, 1%, almond milk, buttermilk, oat milk, etc. I’ve made these muffins what seems like 1,000x with various milks and trust me, they all work!

• By the way, if you’re a muffin aficionado, you might also love my Bakery Style Muffins which are denser, jumbo in size, and have a distinctively tight crumb.

Overview: How to Make Apple Cinnamon Muffins

I like to make the crumb topping first so it’s ready as soon as the batter comes together. The crumb topping, while certainly optional, comes together with ingredients you use in the muffin batter– very convenient. (It’s the same crumb topping we use on peach muffins.) After that, you can peel and chop the apples into roughly 1/2 inch pieces. Pictured below is 1 cup plus several chunks on the side. You need 1 and 1/2 cups (about 165g) which is about 2 medium apples. Fold the apples into the batter.

How to Create The Perfect Tall Muffin Tops

Press crumb topping into the tops of each muffin before baking. For tall muffin tops, there are 3 directions to follow closely:

1. Make sure your muffin batter is THICK. (This one is!)
2. Fill your muffin tins/liners all the way to the top with batter.
3. Bake the muffins for 5 minutes at an initial high temperature, and then lower it the temperature.

This initial high oven temperature quickly lifts up the muffin top. Once the temperature is lowered, the centers of the muffins bake. I recommend this in nearly all of these muffin recipes.

And one more piece of advice before you start:

Best Apples to Use in Apple Muffins

Firmer apples are ideal for baking so avoid soft, mealy, and mushy apples. If you’re baking a recipe that calls for many apples such as apple crisp or apple crumble pie, use a mix of tart apples and sweet apples. These apple cinnamon muffins only need 1 or 2 apples, so it’s fine to use tart apples like Granny Smith or sweet apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Pink Lady.

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