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Half of a maple glazed apple cider muffin.
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Apple Cider Muffins

Indulge in the flavors of fall with these sweet cinnamon sugar apple cider donut muffins! Optional glaze and donut options, too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider donut muffin, apple cider muffin, apple cider muffin recipe
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

Batter:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup 225 grams or 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup apple cider

For Coating:

  • Unsalted butter
  • Cinnamon
  • Sugar

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a a 12-cup muffin tin or 2 (6-cavity) doughnut pans with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this mixture aside.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1¼ teaspoons baking powder, ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Mixing the Batter:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the room temperature butter, brown sugar, and ¼ cup of granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy (usually takes about 3-4 minutes).
    1 cup 225 grams or 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 ½ cups light brown sugar, Sugar
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract.

Creating the Batter:

  • Add the prepared flour mixture to the bowl, and mix on low speed until everything is well combined.
  • While the mixer is running, slowly add the apple cider in a steady stream and continue mixing until the batter is uniform. Make sure to scrape the bowl to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

Filling the Pans:

  • Spoon the batter into the greased muffin or doughnut pans, filling each cavity about ⅔ full. (Alternatively, use a disposable piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a ½-inch opening cut from one corner.)
  • Bake until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, which typically takes 12 to 15 minutes. Rotate the pans halfway through baking. NOTE: making muffins, divide the batter equally among the prepared cups, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.

Coating and Serving:

  • While the doughnuts are baking, combine the remaining ½ cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter in the microwave.
  • Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes after baking. Then, remove them from the pans. Brush each muffin with melted butter, and coat them in the cinnamon sugar while still warm.
  • Serve the muffins immediately, or let them cool to room temperature before enjoying.

Notes

OPTION for a Maple Glaze Icing topping:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
Mix together. If the glaze is too runny, add a little more powdered sugar. If it's too thick, add 1 teaspoon of apple cider at a time until you get the right consistency. Dunk, drizzle or dip to coat.