Apple Cider Muffins
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Apple Cider Muffins. Bursting with fresh apple cider, applesauce, and shredded apples, these muffins are the perfect blend of moist texture and aromatic spices. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, they can be enjoyed plain or enhanced with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. This delightful recipe takes just over an hour to prepare, making it an easy addition to your fall baking repertoire. With their rich apple flavor and fluffy consistency, these muffins will surely become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup fresh apple cider
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 and 1/2 cups peeled and shredded apple
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for topping
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, simmer the apple cider until reduced to 1/4 cup; let it cool.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a muffin pan.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in one bowl.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: oil, sugars, eggs, applesauce, and cooled cider.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently; fold in shredded apples and walnuts if using.
- Fill muffin liners to the top with batter and bake for 5 minutes at high temperature; then lower to 350°F (177°C) for an additional 15–16 minutes.
- Cool slightly before brushing with melted butter and rolling in cinnamon-sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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