Best Apple Cider Donut Muffins
These moist and flavorful muffins capture the warm spices and sweet apple notes of classic cider donuts, perfect for cozy mornings or special treats.
Ingredients
liquids
- 472 grams apple cider
- 112 grams oil
- 72 grams unsweetened applesauce
- 72 grams sour cream (room temperature)
dry ingredients
- 300 grams all purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
sugar
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams light brown sugar
eggs and vanilla
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Boil apple cider until reduced by half, then cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease or line muffin pan.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk wet ingredients in another. Combine gently.
- Divide batter into muffin cups, bake at 425°F for 5 min, then reduce to 350°F and bake 10-15 min.
- Cool muffins, then brush with melted butter and cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm or room temp.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional cinnamon or serve with apple butter.