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Apple Cider Donut Muffins Recipe

Apple Cider Donut Muffins Recipe
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These Apple Cider Donut Muffins bring all the cozy fall flavors you love in a perfectly portioned bite. Infused with warm spices and apple cider, they’re tender, moist, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend just like classic apple cider donuts.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups apple cider
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Sugars

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup turbinado sugar (or white sugar)

Coating Spice

  • 1 tsp apple pie spice

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan thoroughly with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking, then set aside.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the apple cider, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir carefully until just combined, making sure not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  4. Fill Muffin Cups: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter to allow room for rising during baking.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the muffins for approximately 11 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
  6. Prepare Coating and Coat Muffins: While the muffins bake, combine the turbinado sugar and apple pie spice in a large sealable bag. As soon as the muffins come out of the oven, transfer them warm into the bag, seal it tightly, and shake well until each muffin is coated evenly. Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor; reduced cider can also be used for a more intense taste.
  • Mini muffin pans allow for smaller, snack-sized muffins; you can use a regular muffin pan but increase baking time to 15-18 minutes.
  • Coating the muffins while warm helps the sugar and spice mixture stick better.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use vegan butter or coconut oil instead of butter.

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Keywords: apple cider donuts, apple cider muffins, fall recipes, baked donuts, cinnamon muffins, autumn snacks

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