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apple cider muffins with cinnamon glaze. side view of three muffins on a rustic wood surface. there are two red apples in the back right and a glass of apple cider in the back left.
Heather Wolf

Apple Cider Muffins with Cinnamon Glaze

5 from 11 votes
Drizzled with a simple cinnamon glaze and loaded with cozy flavors, Apple Cider Muffins are a delicious way to welcome fall. Made with fresh apple cider and seasonal spices, these soft, fluffy muffins are an autumn favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cider reduction 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Muffins
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Apple Cider Muffins
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider fresh
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour unbleached
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt fine
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
Cinnamon Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 tsp whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Method
 

Apple Cider Muffins
  1. Place apple cider in a small saucepan and bring to a slow boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low then simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Stir occasionally while simmering.
  2. Remove cider from heat and allow to cool to room temperature before adding to muffin batter.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add muffin liners to a standard tin and set aside.
  4. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk cider, both sugars, butter, eggs, milk and vanilla until combined.
  6. Add dry ingredients to wet then stir with a spoon until just blended. Avoid overmixing or muffins will be dry.
  7. Distribute batter evenly among 12 muffin liners.
  8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until muffins are golden brown and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking or muffins will be dry.
  9. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes then remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely before adding glaze.
Cinnamon Glaze
  1. Add glaze ingredients to a small bowl then whisk until smooth and lump free.
    *For a thinner glaze, add an additional teaspoon of milk.
  2. Drizzle glaze on muffins. If desired, add a dusting of powdered sugar.
  3. Muffins will keep in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.