Name: Spiced Pumpkin Apple Cider Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray (such as Baker's Joy); 3 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons lightly packed dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups pumpkin puree; 1 1/8 cups unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup chilled apple cider; 4 large eggs, slightly beaten; 3/4 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful muffins! Combining the warmth of pumpkin spice with the crisp sweetness of apple cider, they're a wholesome treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously coat 24 muffin cups with cooking spray to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, dark brown sugar, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Add the pumpkin puree, unsweetened applesauce, chilled apple cider, slightly beaten eggs, raisins, and chopped walnuts to the dry ingredients. Stir until just thoroughly combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or the center springs back when lightly touched. (25 minutes)

06

Step

Allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For a richer flavor, try using brown butter instead of cooking spray to grease the muffin tin.
Feel free to substitute pecans or almonds for the walnuts.
A touch of maple syrup or honey can be drizzled over the muffins after baking for added sweetness, or serve with cream cheese.

Agustin Ondricka

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