Delicious Pumpkin-Apple Cider Muffins Recipe

Indulge in the flavors of fall with these scrumptious pumpkin-apple cider muffins. Made with real pumpkin puree and fresh apples, these moist and tender muffins are the perfect way to start your day or enjoy with a cup of warm apple cider. The warm spices and sweet apple cider glaze add the perfect finishing touches. This recipe is easy to follow and offers a delightful twist on traditional pumpkin muffins.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup diced apples
• For the glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, pumpkin puree, apple cider, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Fold in the diced apples.
6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. While the muffins are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, apple cider, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
9. Once the muffins are done baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.
11. Serve and enjoy!

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