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Apple Cider Muffins on a gray plate with a gray and white plaid napkin.

Apple Cider Muffins

Jenne Kopalek
Apple cider muffin topped with a cinnamon sugar.
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Prep Time 20 days
Cook Time 22 days
Course Breakfast, Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/3 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 2 large eggs room temperature, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup apple cider; or apple juice
  • 1/4 cup whole milk room temperature

Topping

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, oil, apple cider, and milk.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated.
  • Fill the prepared muffin tin about 3/4 full of batter per cup. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Once cooled, melt butter in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Dip the tops of muffins in the melted butter. Then, roll the top in the sugar and cinnamon mixture to coat.
Keyword Apple, Apple Cider, Muffins