Description
Apple Cider Donut Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the warm flavors of fall with the comforting texture of a muffin. These muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with the sweet and spicy notes of apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the apple cider, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the muffins are baking, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Once the muffins are done, cool them in the tin for about 5 minutes, then roll the tops in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut oil instead of butter and almond milk instead of regular milk.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a lower sugar option, consider using a sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- For added texture, fold in chopped apples or nuts into the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Apple Cider, Muffins, Fall Recipe, Dessert