It is hard to believe that we have lived in Portland for 12 years. Before moving out here we lived in Boston, and the last place we lived was in a small town on the outskirts of Boston called Lexington. Compared to anything in Portland, it is old. It was a town involved in the Revolutionary War, and where the Battle of Lexington was fought. That, however, is just a bit of history. We rented the first story of a large house, and 5 women rented the upstairs of the house. Next door, was a farm called Wilson Farms. Next to our house was one of their fields and on the other end of the field was their farm store.
We spent quite a bit of $$$ — as it was so easy, convenient, and of course tasty. In the fall and winter they would have piping hot apple cider donuts and some prepackaged to take home. I think that was probably Chris’ favorite part of living right next door. I loved them too – but what I miss most was the tulips that were the size of my hand. When I recently found this recipe for Apple Cider Mini Muffins I knew we had to try. A bit of Wilson Farms nostalgia. And…they were so good!
Baked Apple Cider Mini Muffins
- 2 cups flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup apple cider
- Cinnamon/Sugar Coating:
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ cup sugar
- In a large bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
- In another bowl whisk together the egg, melted butter, and brown sugar. Then add the buttermilk, applesauce, vanilla, and apple cider.
- Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and whisk together just until combined.
- Pour the batter into lightly sprayed mini muffin tins. Fill each muffin ¾ full. Bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees.
- While the muffins are baking melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl. In another bowl combine the sugar and cinnamon together.
- When the muffins come out of the oven dip the top of each into the melted butter, then dip into the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
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