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Apple Cider Muffins

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Warm, spiced Apple Cider Muffins are the perfect way to embrace the vibrant flavors of fall, soft and moist with a delightful crunch from walnuts.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup fresh apple cider
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 and 1/2 cups peeled and shredded apple
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping, melted)

Instructions

  1. Simmer the fresh apple cider over medium heat until it reduces to 1/4 cup. Allow it to cool.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a muffin pan with liners.
  3. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
  4. Whisk together the vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil), light or dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, and cooled reduced apple cider in a separate bowl until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; it is okay if a few lumps remain.
  6. Fold in the shredded apples and chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven at 425°F for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15 to 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the muffins to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes, then brush the tops with melted butter and dip each muffin into a cinnamon-sugar mixture made by combining the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.

Notes

Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week. These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.

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