Apple Cider Donut Muffins -

baked apple cider donuts made in a muffin tin

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Apple Cider Donut Muffins

Skip the traditional fried donuts and make these Apple Cider Muffins at home! With a sugary coating reminiscent of their namesake, these muffins offer a delightful twist on a beloved classic.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Cuisine: American

Servings: muffins

Calories: 266kcal

Ingredients

1 cup apple cider reduced to 1/2 cup, see instructions in recipe
½ cup butter melted and cooled
¾ cup light brown sugar
2 eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1¾ cup all purpose flour
1½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ cup buttermilk

CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING

¼ cup butter melted and cooled
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to half a cup. Let cool completely. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a regular-sized muffin tin.
Stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and cooled apple cider in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the dry ingredients to the wet alternately with the buttermilk. Stir until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. They should be ½ to ⅔ full. Bake at 350°F for 16 to 18 minutes or just until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from the pan and cool on wire rack.
Stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl. Brush each muffin with melted butter and coat with cinnamon sugar. The muffins will keep well at room temperature for 2 days.

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