Description

These Cozy Apple Cider Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar are the ultimate treat for chilly mornings or afternoons, featuring a sweet apple cider reduction and a buttery cinnamon sugar topping.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups apple cider (reduced to ¾ cup)
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

Pour 1 ½ cups of apple cider into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it reduces to about ¾ cup. Let it cool completely before using.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease them.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a medium bowl, whisk the cooled apple cider, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over each muffin.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Reduce the apple cider to concentrate its flavor.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother batter.’, ‘Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.’, ‘Check for doneness with a toothpick.’]

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 180
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 150
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

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