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Apple Cider Muffins

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Delightful Apple Cider Muffins packed with warm spices and the subtle sweetness of fresh apples, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup fresh apple cider
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 and 1/2 cups peeled and shredded apple
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping, melted)

Instructions

  1. Reduce the apple cider: In a small saucepan, simmer the fresh apple cider over medium heat until it reduces to about 1/4 cup. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a muffin pan with liners.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil), light or dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, and the cooled reduced apple cider until smooth.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine; do not overmix.
  6. Add apples and walnuts: Fold in the shredded apples and chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Fill muffin liners: Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 425°F for 5 minutes. After that, reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15 to 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and top the muffins: Allow the muffins to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. When they are still warm, brush the tops with melted butter and then dip each muffin into a cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Notes

Make ahead and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Muffins freeze well; wrap individually and store for up to 3 months.

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