Apple Cider Donut Muffins
These Apple Cider Donut Muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with warm spices, making them the perfect fall treat.
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- 1 cup apple cider Reduce to 1/2 cup before adding
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Melted
- 2 large eggs Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar For coating
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For coating
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a saucepan, simmer the apple cider over medium heat until it reduces to about 1/2 cup. Let it cool.
Mixing
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and the reduced apple cider.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix.
Baking
- Fill the muffin tins about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Coating
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Roll the warm muffins in the cinnamon sugar before serving.
Notes
These muffins are great for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Be careful not to overmix the batter, and allow muffins to cool properly.