Description
Warm, spiced Apple Cider Muffins dance with sweet cinnamon sugar, promising comfort in every bite. Homemade goodness fills your kitchen with irresistible autumn aromas, inviting friends and family to savor this delightful seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup apple cider
Wet and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and positioning a muffin tin with protective paper liners to ensure smooth muffin extraction.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by meticulously whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly integrated and lump-free.
- Construct a liquid mixture by vigorously combining apple cider, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the components form a harmonious liquid blend.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, using delicate stirring motions to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly across muffin cups, filling each compartment approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until a testing skewer emerges cleanly when inserted into the center of a muffin.
- Once removed from the oven, delicately brush warm muffin surfaces with melted butter to enhance moisture and create a receptive coating.
- Conclude by sprinkling a generous layer of cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered muffin tops, creating a sweet, fragrant crumbly finish.
Notes
- Swap apple cider with apple juice for a milder flavor, perfect for kids who might find cider too strong.
- Reduce sugar content by using half applesauce and half oil to create a healthier version of these muffins.
- Add chopped nuts or dried apple pieces to enhance texture and introduce more complex flavor profiles.
- Make these muffins gluten-free by substituting regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg