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Apple Cider Honey Muffins

Apple Cider Honey Muffins for a Cozy Fall Delight

Delight in moist Apple Cider Honey Muffins, a perfect cozy fall treat. Enjoy their warm spices and apple goodness!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Apple Cider fresh cider yields best taste
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter melted; unsalted can be substituted
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature for better blending
  • 1/2 cup Honey can swap for maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup Apple Butter homemade or store-bought varieties
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar light brown sugar can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free blend if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon key spice for cozy flavors
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon All-Spice adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 large Honeycrisp Apple can substitute with another sweet apple
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Chocolate Chips optional mix-ins for texture
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar regular white sugar for crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Saucepan
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. Pour fresh apple cider into a saucepan and boil gently, reducing to about 1 cup.
  3. Whisk together the cooled apple cider, melted butter, eggs, honey, apple butter, dark brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, all-spice, cloves, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in diced Honeycrisp apple and any optional mix-ins.
  6. Fill muffin liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
  7. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
  8. Prepare cinnamon-sugar topping by mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  9. Brush muffin tops with melted butter and dip into cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  10. Cool muffins on a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow apple cider to cool to prevent scrambling eggs. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins airy. Use fresh baking powder for proper rising.

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