Warm Apple Cider Muffins for the Perfect Fall Breakfast
These warm, spiced apple cider muffins are infused with the flavors of fall! This recipe is perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon treats.
Are you ready to embrace the flavors of fall in the most delicious way possible? You’re going to love these apple cider muffins; every bite is a celebration of cozy autumn vibes.
They aren’t just a treat – they’re a warm, cinnamon-spiced hug for your taste buds!
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. The cider adds the perfect, tangy sweetness to what would otherwise be a traditional apple muffin.
These muffins are the right balance of moist and fluffy, with a tender crumb that’s sure to make your heart sing.
Imagine serving these golden beauties at a family breakfast or enjoying them as a blissful afternoon treat with a hot cup of tea.
Perfect for any occasion, or just because, these muffins are sure to become a cherished part of your fall baking repertoire.
Scroll down for the full recipe and get ready to indulge in a baking experience that’s as enjoyable as it is delicious. Let’s bake some memories that are as sweet and satisfying as the muffins themselves!
To make these apple cider muffins, here’s what you’re going to need.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Sugar In The Raw (turbinado sugar) for topping
A soup ladle or ice cream scoop works well for transferring the batter into the muffin cups without making a mess.
The best way to store these is in an airtight container at room temperature! They should last 3-4 days.
Get the printable recipe for these muffins below:
Apple Cider Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 3/4 cup butter melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the apple cider by simmering it in a small saucepan for about 15-20 minutes until reduced in half (to about 3/4 cup). Cool to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a muffin pan or insert liners for 16 muffins.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the apple cider, butter, sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Add the eggs and whisk until fully combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Mix well with a spoon or spatula utensil.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups and fill to 2/3 full (3 tablespoons in each cup).
- Sprinkle each muffin with 1-2 teaspoons of Sugar In The Raw. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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