Hard Cider Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Hard Cider Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Two 12-ounce bottles hard cider; 1/2 cup sugar; Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the cupcake liners; 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons apple butter; 2 tablespoons sour cream

Servings: persons

Two 12-ounce bottles hard cider
1/2 cup sugar
Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the cupcake liners
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons apple butter
2 tablespoons sour cream

1
Put the cider in a saucepan, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes.
2
Remove 1/4 cup of the reduced cider and reserve.
3
Add 3 tablespoons of the sugar to the saucepan with the remaining 1/2 cup cider.
4
Heat to combine and set aside.
5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with 9 liners and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
6
Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and remaining 5 tablespoons sugar until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Add the eggs one a time, stirring between each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
8
Beat until smooth.
9
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
10
Add half the flour mixture to the creamed butter, then add in the apple butter, sour cream and reserved 1/4 cup hard cider and combine again.
11
Add the remaining flour and beat until just combined.
12
Divide the batter among the 9 liners and cook until a toothpick comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
13
While the cupcakes are still warm, brush the tops with the remaining 1/2 cup hard cider-sugar mixture.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Two 12-ounce bottles hard cider, 1/2 cup sugar, Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the cupcake liners, 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Hard Cider Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hard Cider Cupcakes

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