Apple Cider Coffee Cake Muffins

It’s September! My second favorite month of the year. I would have to say that my first favorite month is October but September is close behind! With September comes apples, baking, apple picking, the changing of leaves, sweater weather, and so much more. These Apple Cider Coffee Cake Muffins are the perfect treat to kick off one of the best months. They’re indulgent, delicious, and the perfect snack or dessert for any crowd.

If you love apple recipes, check out some others like my Mini Caramel Apple Pies or my Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars.

Ingredients List

Flour

Eggs

Butter

Maple Syrup

Apple Cider

Cinnamon

Nutmeg

All Spice

Salt

Baking Soda

Baking Powder

Vanilla Extract

Apples

Coconut Sugar

Pecans

Where does coffee cake get its name?

The history of coffee cake is pretty funny if you ask me. By its name you would think there was coffee or ground coffee in the recipe. However, that’s not the case at all! The reason coffee cake got its name is because it is most often enjoyed with a cup of coffee. Go figure!

How to make this recipe

1. Begin by pre-heating your oven to 350.
2. In a saucepan, simmer 2C of apple cider until you have 1C left. This will increase its flavor!
3. Once the apple cider is cooled, combine the ingredients in a large bowl and make sure not to over mix. When you over mix a batter with regular flour, your baked good will often come out chewy.
4. Add the batter into your muffin tin with liners and then make the topping!
5. Crumble the topping on top of each muffin and bake for 20-25 minutes.
6. Remove and let cool before digging in!

Can these muffins be made Gluten-Free?

Although I have not tested this, I imagine you can replace the flour with gluten-free flour! Just follow the ratio instructions. If you try this out let me know in the comments below so I can update the recipe for others!

Storing Tips

Store these muffins in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. When you want to enjoy a muffin simply pop it in the microwave for about 20 seconds and enjoy it warm! Step this dessert up a notch by pairing this muffin with a bowl of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.

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