Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider (Fresh apple cider is preferred for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus 1/2 cup for rolling (Brown sugar can add depth to the flavor)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (Light or dark variety works well)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (Can be substituted with melted butter)
- 2 large eggs (Room temperature eggs integrate better)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (For enhanced flavor)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (No alternatives in this recipe)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (Aiding in the muffin rise)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (Works with the acidity of the apple cider)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus 1 teaspoon for rolling (The star spice in these muffins)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (Adds warmth to the flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (Enhances sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Boil apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup; let cool.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the cooled apple cider until well combined.
- Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients gradually into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly and roll warm muffins in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, ensure the apple cider is fresh. Avoid overmixing the batter for light muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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