Easy and Delicious Cider Doughnut Muffin Recipe

Fall in New England might be famous for some of the most stunning views in the country, but it’s not just your eyes that get to feast. These recipes from the editors of Yankee, and from our readers, bring some of the most traditional and tasty New England foods right into your kitchen.

Visit an apple orchard this fall and you’re just as likely to see folks munching on golden-brown apple-cider doughnuts as you are actual apples. Beyond the standard cake doughnut, cider doughnuts have apple cider added right into the batter, lending a touch of sweetness and a subtle cider tang that most people find dangerously addictive. Have you ever tried cooking them in your own kitchen? Our cider doughnut muffin recipe gives you all the flavor of cider doughnuts without the fuss and the frying. The trick is to pack them with concentrated apple cider syrup for fruity goodness, then roll them in cinnamon sugar for warmth and crunch. As a bonus, the warm aroma of nutmeg and vanilla will bring the delightful scent of a New England autumn into your home.

You will start by preheating your oven, adjusting your racks, and lightly greasing your muffin pan. Then whip up a delectable combination of sweet apple cider, butter, flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and more. For the topping, you’ll whisk together sugar and cinnamon. As soon as your muffins are cool enough to handle, brush their tops and sides with butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature and savor! Don’t miss this and many other easy and delightful recipes. Bring the quintessential taste of New England to your kitchen. Your family and friends will thank you. In fact, these muffins are so popular that we featured them in an episode of Weekends with Yankee: Past and Present. Now you can visit our test kitchen with cohost and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso. In episode 8, she takes inspiration from our orchard visit to make these delectable apple cider doughnut muffins.

The recipe for Cider Doughnut Muffins is just one of many you’ll find in our Favorite Fall Recipes Special Collection.

Whether you’ve lived in New England your entire life, you’re new to the area, or you just love New England cuisine, our Favorite Fall Recipes give you everything you need to know to bring some of the region’s favorite culinary delights into your own home. With your Yankee All-Access Charter Membership, you have full access to everything in the Favorite Fall Recipes, including:

• How to make one of New England’s most famous one-pot meals, Cider-Braised Yankee Pot Roast
• The perfect crispy-melty lunch, with a recipe for Apple & Mustard Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• The secrets behind an easy-to-bake savory fall tart, Potato-Tomato Tart with Aged Gouda
• How to make the most of local ingredients when you make our Kale & Apple Salad with Cider-Vinegar Dressing
• The recipe for an award-winning New England favorite – the Blue-Ribbon Deep-Dish Apple Pie

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