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Cozy Spiced Apple Cider Donut Muffins

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These cozy spiced apple cider donut muffins are a perfect fall treat, combining warm spices and reduced apple cider for a moist, flavorful muffin that’s easy to make and loved by all.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider (preferably fresh and unsweetened)
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and let it simmer until it reduces by half, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves if using.
  4. In another bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Stir in cooled apple cider reduction and sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  7. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in two parts, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. While muffins bake, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for topping.
  11. Let muffins cool 3-5 minutes, brush tops with melted butter, then dip or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  12. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Gently fold the batter to avoid overmixing which can make muffins dense. Use fresh apple cider and reduce it to concentrate flavor. Brush tops with butter before cinnamon sugar coating for best texture. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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