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Cozy Apple Cider Donut Muffins

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These Cozy Apple Cider Donut Muffins feature a tender crumb soaked with concentrated apple cider and a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating, perfect for a warm fall treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider, simmered down to concentrate flavor
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook until it reduces by about half, approximately 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (if using), and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and cooled reduced apple cider.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. While baking, mix ½ cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Brush each muffin with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  10. Place muffins on a cooling rack to set.

Notes

Simmer apple cider slowly to avoid burning and intensify flavor. Fold batter gently to keep muffins tender. Coat muffins while warm for best cinnamon sugar adhesion. Use an oven thermometer if your oven runs hot. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and optionally add almond milk if batter is too thick.

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