Description
These Apple Cider Muffins are tender, moist, and bursting with cozy fall flavor thanks to apple cider and warm apple pie spices. Finished with a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping, they make the perfect fuss-free autumn treat for breakfast, snacks, or seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
Muffins:
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250 g all-purpose flour (2 cups)
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200 g granulated sugar (1 cup)
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8 g baking powder (2 tsp)
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6 g kosher salt (1 tsp)
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4 g apple pie spice (2 tsp)
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2 large eggs, room temperature (≈100 g)
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30 ml vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
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124 g apple cider (½ cup)
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61 g whole milk, room temperature (¼ cup)
Topping:
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57 g unsalted butter, melted (¼ cup)
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150 g granulated sugar (¾ cup)
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2 g apple pie spice (1 tsp)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and apple pie spice.
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In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, apple cider, and milk until smooth.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just blended (a few small lumps are okay).
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Divide batter into the muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
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Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
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Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Once cooled, dip muffin tops in melted butter, then roll in sugar mixed with apple pie spice.
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Allow topping to set before serving.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter—gentle stirring helps keep the muffins tender.
DIY apple pie spice: mix cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of ginger or cloves.
Store at room temperature with a paper towel to prevent sogginess.
These muffins freeze well and reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American