Apple Cider Muffins
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Soft, fluffy, and warmly spiced, these Apple Cider Muffins are the essence of fall. Rolled in sweet cinnamon sugar, they deliver cozy bakery-style flavor in every bite. Moist and tender, they’re perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or alongside other autumn favorites like Apple Cake or Apple Cinnamon Rolls.
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🍎 Apple Cider Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar
📝 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apple cider | 1 cup | Not apple cider vinegar; reduce to ½ cup |
| All-purpose flour | 1 ¾ cups | Spoon and level |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp | |
| Baking soda | ½ tsp | |
| Salt | 1 tsp | |
| Apple pie spice | 2 tsp | See notes |
| Vegetable oil | ½ cup | |
| Brown sugar | ¼ cup | Packed |
| Granulated sugar | ¾ cup | |
| Eggs | 2 | Large |
| Unsweetened applesauce | ½ cup |
For the Sugar Topping
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- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
- Reduce the cider: In a small pan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced to about ½ cup. Cool or refrigerate until needed.
- Prep the oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a muffin tin or spray with cooking spray.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and apple pie spice.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk oil, sugars, eggs, applesauce, and reduced cider until smooth.
- Combine: Add dry ingredients to wet and whisk until fully blended.
- Fill cups: Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling to the top.
- Bake: Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) without removing muffins. Continue baking for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finish with topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush muffin tops lightly with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
✨ Result: tender, spiced muffins with a crisp, sweet coating—an irresistible fall treat.
