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Apple Cider Doughnut Muffins

  • Author: Saly
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Soft, spiced muffins that taste like autumn, featuring reduced apple cider, a maple glaze, and a cinnamon sugar coating. These comfort food muffins are easy to make and perfect for tired days.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup real maple syrup
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for glaze)
  • ½ cup sugar (for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce until about ¼ cup remains (syrupy and dark amber), which takes 15-20 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each. Add vanilla extract and the reduced apple cider, whisking until smooth.
  5. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; lumpy batter is desired.
  6. Divide batter evenly among muffin liners, filling them about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Muffins should be golden brown.
  8. While muffins bake, whisk maple syrup, heavy cream, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl to make the glaze.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. While muffins are still warm, drizzle with maple glaze and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  11. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Ensure the apple cider is reduced properly to concentrate flavor. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Glaze muffins while they are warm, not hot or cold, to ensure the glaze sticks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 28
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: apple cider muffins, doughnut muffins, fall baking, comfort food, easy muffin recipe, autumn treats, maple glaze muffins

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