You don’t need to go apple picking to get a taste of warm apple cider donuts.
Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder
Apple picking is a favorite fall activity of mine, but lets be real.
I can buy apples at the farmers market, so Im actually there for the apple cider donuts.
Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder
Nothing beats a warm apple cider donut just out of the fryer.
Living in Southern California, I get to go apple picking max once a year.
While Icouldmake apple cider donuts at home, I dontwantto.
Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder
Frying homemade cake donuts is messy.
Enter these apple cider donut muffins.
They deliver all of the flavor of an apple cider donut without the hassle.
Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder
No need to pipe or cut the dough, no need to deep fry.
Just mix up the dough and bake.
What Makes These Muffins Special
Lets be honest, these are muffins in shape only.
Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder
Theyre more of a treatan apple cider donut in muffin form.
The batter is made with a combination of oil and butter to give it both rich flavor and moisture.
Theyre a lovely addition to a fall brunch, and theyre festive enough for a bake sale or potluck.
Try serving them in the afternoon with chai or black tea.
Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes.
Transfer to a small bowl and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, arrange a rack in the center of the oven.
Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Add the vanilla and mix.
The batter should look velvety and smooth.
Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.
Fill each well of the prepared muffin tin about 2/3 full.
You will likely get 11 muffins, depending on your pan.
Add the sugar and cinnamon to a shallow bowl, pie pan, or cake pan and whisk.
Paint a few of the muffins on all sides with the melted butter.
Dredge each one in the cinnamon sugar, coating all over.
Repeat with the remaining muffins.
Enjoy warm (recommended) or at room temperature.
Store leftover cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to three days.
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