Spiced Apple Cider Muffins

A pink plate holds a stack of apple cider muffins stacked on top of each other

Spiced Apple Cider Muffins are the perfect fall breakfast — full of warm spices and apple goodness. These fluffy muffins are easy to put together and share for any occasion.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings (4T) muffins

Calories 157kcal

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup apple butter
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup spiced apple cider
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon apple pie spice

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a muffin tin with baking cups, then spritz with baking spray. Set aside.
Measure 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon apple pie spice and ½ teaspoon kosher salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. These are the dry ingredients. Set aside.
Combine ¾ cup apple butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup spiced apple cider in a large bowl. Whisk together until combined and smooth.
Break the 2 large eggs into a smaller bowl, and pour into the apple butter mixture with 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract. Whisk together until completely incorporated.
Slowly sprinkle the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing with a rubber spatula until just combined.
Scoop the batter into the prepared baking cups. (I added 4 tablespoons of batter to each.)
Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with the remaining ½ teaspoon apple pie spice in a small bowl. Sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture over the tops of the muffins, then transfer to the preheated oven.
Bake the muffins for 25-28 minutes, or until the tops have browned slightly and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool for 15-20 minutes, then enjoy with a favorite breakfast beverage!

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