Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup apple cider
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
– 1 large egg
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup diced apples (peeled and cored)
Instructions
Creating Apple Cider Muffins can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider, sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and egg until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
5. Add Apples: Fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Fill Muffin Tin: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy: These muffins are best enjoyed warm. You can serve them plain or spread with a bit of butter for additional indulgence.
By following these steps, you’ll create a batch of incredible Apple Cider Muffins that are sure to delight everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 muffins
- Calories: 180 kcal per muffin
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 3g