Best 6 Cider Glazed Mini Apple Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible charm of cider-glazed mini apple muffins, a delightful treat that combines the sweet tang of apple cider with the comforting warmth of fluffy muffin batter. These bite-sized morsels are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy breakfast with loved ones, an afternoon pick-me-up, or an elegant dessert served at a special gathering. With their tender crumb, delightful glaze, and burst of apple flavor, these mini muffins are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. The recipe collection features variations to suit your preferences, including a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Embrace the versatility of these muffins by exploring the different flavor combinations and toppings suggested, such as walnuts, cranberries, and a maple-cinnamon glaze. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE CIDER MUFFINS



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It's sweater weather and time to use up those fall apples! These muffins are great energy bites and can be frozen for a quick snack on-the-go. You can also frost the muffins or add a drizzle if they need to be sweeter!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¼ cup butter-flavored shortening
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup apple cider
2 apples - peeled, cored, and diced small

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 8 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Cream butter, shortening, and sugar in a stand mixer at medium-high speed. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Turn the stand mixer on low and alternate adding in flour mixture and cider, starting with flour and ending with cider. Mix well and remove from stand. Stir in apples with a wooden spoon.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, using about 2 generous tablespoons for each muffin cup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 289.9 mg, Sugar 24 g

APPLE-VANILLA MINI MUFFINS WITH CIDER GLAZE



Apple-Vanilla Mini Muffins with Cider Glaze image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 24 mini-muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Large pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/3 cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 small apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
2 cups apple cider
1 small cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the apple-vanilla muffins: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and center an oven rack. Line a mini-muffin tray with your favorite liners.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg together in a large bowl.
  • Combine the sugar, butter and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle (or in a large bowl if using a hand mixer). Beat on medium-high speed until light and creamy, about 4 minutes, scraping as needed. Add the egg and beat until incorporated (don't worry if the batter curdles). Adjust to medium-low speed and alternate adding the flour mixture and the sour cream in batches, beginning and ending with the flour. Fold in the apples using a spatula.
  • Grease a small ice-cream scoop (about 1 1/4 inches) with nonstick spray and fill the liners about 3/4 of the way to the top.
  • Bake, rotating halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean and the tops spring back when touched, 10 to 12 minutes. Let rest in the hot muffin pan for 3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • For the cider glaze: Boil the cider with the cinnamon stick over medium-high heat until the cider is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Whisk in the honey and continue to boil until the liquid is syrupy and just coats the back of a spoon, 4 to 5 minutes. Discard the cinnamon stick and remove from the heat. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar and transfer to a small bowl. Let sit until slightly set but still warm, about 3 minutes.
  • Dip the tops of the muffins in the glaze and serve.

APPLE-VANILLA MINI MUFFINS WITH CIDER GLAZE



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Provided by Cooking Channel

Time 50m

Yield 24 mini-muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Large pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/3 cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 small apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
2 cups apple cider
1 small cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. For the apple-vanilla muffins: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and center an oven rack. Line a mini-muffin tray with your favorite liners.
  • 2. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg together in a large bowl.
  • 3. Combine the sugar, butter and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle (or in a large bowl if using a hand mixer). Beat on medium-high speed until light and creamy, about 4 minutes, scraping as needed. Add the egg and beat until incorporated (don't worry if the batter curdles). Adjust to medium-low speed and alternate adding the flour mixture and the sour cream in batches, beginning and ending with the flour. Fold in the apples using a spatula.
  • 4. Grease a small ice-cream scoop (about 1 1/4 inches) with nonstick spray and fill the liners about 3/4 of the way to the top.
  • 5. Bake, rotating halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean and the tops spring back when touched, 10 to 12 minutes. Let rest in the hot muffin pan for 3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • 6. For the cider glaze: Boil the cider with the cinnamon stick over medium-high heat until the cider is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Whisk in the honey and continue to boil until the liquid is syrupy and just coats the back of a spoon, 4 to 5 minutes. Discard the cinnamon stick and remove from the heat. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar and transfer to a small bowl. Let sit until slightly set but still warm, about 3 minutes.
  • 7. Dip the tops of the muffins in the glaze and serve.

GLAZED CINNAMON APPLE MUFFINS



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Apple, pecans and coconut give these cinnamon-spiced muffins a hearty texture. They're tender and delicious baked in paper liners or greased muffin cups. -Carol Stine, Dayton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 11 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir in milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in the apple, pecans and coconut., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over muffins. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE STREUSEL MUFFINS



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These apple streusel muffins remind us of coffee cake, and my husband and kids love them as a quick breakfast or snack on the run. The drizzle of glaze makes them pretty enough for company. -Dulcy Grace, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups peeled chopped tart apples
STREUSEL TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter and vanilla; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened (batter will be stiff). Fold in apples. , Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. For topping, mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Mix glaze ingredients; drizzle over tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CIDER-GLAZED MINI APPLE MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread     Fruit Juice     Fruit     Nut     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Apple     Tree Nut     Walnut     Fall     Tailgating     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 mini muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

For muffins
1/4 cup walnuts
1/2 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apple
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons unpasteurized apple cider
1 large egg
For cider glaze
2 cups unpasteurized apple cider
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Make muffins:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. and grease twelve 1/8-cup mini-muffin cups (about 1 3/4 inches across top and 3/4 inch deep).
  • Lightly toast walnuts and chop fine. Core and peel apple and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Into a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a saucepan melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Remove pan from heat. Whisk cider and egg into butter mixture until smooth and add to flour mixture, stirring until combined well. Stir in walnuts and apple. Divide batter among muffin cups and bake 15 minutes, or until golden.
  • Make glaze while muffins are baking:
  • In a 2-quart saucepan boil cider 15 minutes, or until reduced to about 1/2 cup, and pour through a sieve lined with 4 layers of cheesecloth to remove sediment. Return cider to cleaned pan and add sugar. Simmer mixture, stirring, until syrupy, about 5 minutes. While muffins are still warm, with a wooden pick make several holes in top of each muffin. Brush warm glaze over muffins several times until absorbed.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • Be sure to peel and core the apples before grating them. This will help to prevent the muffins from becoming too dense.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will usually take about 20-25 minutes.
  • While the muffins are baking, make the cider glaze. This is a simple glaze made with apple cider, sugar, and spices.
  • Once the muffins are done baking, brush them with the cider glaze. This will give them a shiny, delicious coating.

Conclusion:

These cider-glazed mini apple muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. The muffins are moist and flavorful, and the cider glaze adds a touch of sweetness and spice. These muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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