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Ultimate apple cider muffins recipe

Apple Cider Muffins

Warm, spiced Apple Cider Muffins – moist, fluffy, and bursting with fall flavors! Perfect for breakfast or dessert. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gFat: 8gSugar: 16g

Ingredients
  

For the muffins

  • 1 ½ cups apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For toppings (optional)

  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for dusting
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon for dusting

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced to about ¾ cup (around 10–15 minutes). Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In another bowl, beat sugars, oil, eggs, yogurt, vanilla, and reduced apple cider until smooth.
  • Add wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fill muffin cups about ¾ full. Bake 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • (Optional) Brush warm muffins with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Notes

  • You can use apple cider vinegar and apple juice (1 tbsp vinegar + 1 cup juice) as a cider substitute.
  • Add Greek yogurt for extra protein and moisture.
  • Freeze muffins and store up to 3 months.
Keyword autumn desserts, breakfast dessert, homemade snack, vegetarian recipe
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