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Cozy Apple Cider Donut Muffins: Easy Cinnamon Sugar Recipe

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Substantial, cake-like muffins infused with reduced apple cider and coated in a crunchy cinnamon-sugar mixture, capturing the essence of autumn comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Pour 4 cups of apple cider into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces to exactly 1 cup (about 45-60 minutes).
  3. Remove cider from heat and let it cool completely.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease generously.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
  7. Add eggs one at a time to the wet mixture, whisking well after each addition.
  8. Stir in vanilla extract and the cooled cider reduction.
  9. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
  10. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  11. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  13. Mix ½ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  14. Brush warm muffin tops with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.

Notes

Ensure the cider reduction is cool before adding to batter to prevent cooking the eggs. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. For best texture, coat muffins while they are still warm. Store uncoated muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: apple cider muffins, cinnamon sugar donuts, fall baking, autumn recipes, easy muffins, comfort food

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