Apple Cider Muffins
Apple cider muffins highlight one of my favorite fall treats-- cider which is best enjoyed after a hayride and apple-picking. Apple desserts are a favorite part of autumn too.
Baked apples are a healthy option for dessert. If you are looking for a gluten free apple recipe, try this apple crumble.
Muffins are a type of quick bread which includes breads like scones, crepes, loaf breads, and pancakes. Enjoy my full quick bread recipe collection!
These muffins are loaded with apples and flavored with apple cider to bring out the best in your fall baking. The warm smell of cinnamon fills the kitchen as these muffins bake. Mine did not rise as much as I would have expected but that could be due to my altitude here in Denver.
I usually try a recipe once following the ingredient list precisely and then the next time I bake the same I will make small changes that seem to help at a mile above sea level: slightly more flour, slightly less sugar, adjust the baking powder or soda, and sometimes changing the temperature helps as well.
For now I was happy with the taste of the muffins so an instant re-do wasn't required. I especially liked how fresh apples were incorporated into the dough as they were found in every bite of these baked treats.
Apple Cider Muffins
Apple Cider Muffins are loaded with apples and flavored with apple cider to bring out the best in your fall baking. The warm smell of cinnamon fills the kitchen as these muffins bake.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup apple, (about 2-3 apples, peeled, cored and chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Prepare a 12-muffin tin with baking spray or muffin paper liners.
- Beat the butter and sugar until well blended. Add the eggs one at a time and continue to beat until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl gently whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with a half cup of cider each time (such that begin and end with the dry ingredients). Stir gently. Fold in the apples.
- Use an ice cream scoop to divide the batter into the twelve muffin cups.
- Optional: combine 2 tablespoons of sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon then sprinkle it over the top of each muffin before baking.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes and let the muffins cool in the tin before removing.
Notes
Original recipe can be found here: https://newengland.com/today/food/breads/apple-cider-bread-or-muffins/
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
1 muffinAmount Per Serving: Calories: 162Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 206mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 2g
This data is provided by Nutritionix and is an estimate only.
Holly Baker started the food blog, A Baker's House, in 2011. She is the writer, recipe creator, and photographer for the site. Holly loves to bake and shares recipes for gluten free food, canning recipes, as well as traditional desserts too. Her recipes and food photography have been highlighted by BuzzFeed, Reader's Digest, and She Knows.
I love apple cider also and just bought a container of it just for me. I love the idea of using it in muffins. These look great and I bet they taste even better. Hope you are doing well, Holly!
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Such a pretty lot of muffins. I have been meaning to make cider based dished for a while. Now I have a recipe too!!
Cider is one of my favorite fall treats!
These look delicious. I much prefer apple for fall flavor instead of pumpkin. What a great treat.
I love a great muffin and this one would be perfect for breakfast or with a cup of soup for dinner!
Apple cider muffins! Sounds so amazing! Finally the kids are going to have some healthy muffins to eat. This one is really not going to be a boring breakfast. Thanks for this wonderful recipe!
Does the cider need to be flat before you use it? Thanks!
Hi, I used cold pressed apple cider rather than cider with an alcohol content.
Apples are one of my favorite fruits no matter what the season and apple cider in breads and muffins is the bomb. Gotta try these very soon. Thanks Holly!
I would love one of these muffins with my coffee in the morning.
These apple cider muffins are a great any time treats.
Such a yummy looking muffins with apple cider.