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Apple Cider Spice Muffins

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Apple Cider Spice Muffins are cozy, fall-inspired treats made with reduced apple cider, warm spices, and applesauce for moisture. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (or grated apple)
  • Optional topping: melted butter and cinnamon sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a small saucepan, simmer the apple cider until reduced by half (about 1/2 cup). Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter with brown and granulated sugar until well combined.
  5. Add eggs, vanilla extract, applesauce, and the cooled reduced cider to the butter mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Optional: Brush warm muffins with melted butter and dip in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Mix in chopped apples, nuts, or raisins for extra texture.Swap cinnamon sugar topping with an apple cider glaze for variation.Replace half the flour with whole wheat for a heartier option.Use plant-based butter and dairy-free applesauce for a dairy-free version.Freeze for up to 2 months; reheat from frozen or thaw overnight.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Find it online: https://lisarecipe.com/apple-cider-spice-muffins/