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Apple Cider Bread or Muffins

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Amallia Eka/shutterstock
The Editors
Yield
2 loaves or 18 muffins
Category
Quickbreads, Coffee Cakes
Course
Breakfast & Brunches
Credit
The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Sources
Yankee's B&B and Inn Directory
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Celebrate the season with Apple Cider Bread! Moist and tart, this apple bread can be made as muffins, too. The apple cider with cinnamon also makes your house smell like fall! 

Use high-quality apple cider for a high-quality bread.

Ingredients
1 cup butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
4 cups flour
1-1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups apple cider
2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans or 18 muffin cups.
  2. In a bowl, combine butter and 1-1/4 cups of the sugar and beat until creamy. Add the eggs and mix thoroughly. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1-1/2 teaspoons of the cinnamon and add to the egg mixture, alternating with the apple cider. Stir in chopped apples. 
  3. Divide the batter between the loaf pans or pour into the muffin cups. 
  4. Combine the remaining sugar with the remaining teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 50 to 70 minutes for bread, or for 30 to 40 minutes for muffins, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

The flavor of this recipe improves if the bread is allowed to rest 24 hours after it is baked.

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Comments

Denise T (not verified)

3 weeks 4 days ago

It would be very helpful if you would specify what size loaf pan to use in a specific recipe. 9", 8 1/2", etc.

Sharon (not verified)

3 years 1 month ago

I can't wait to make these. Knowing my favorite apple dessert preferences, I will probably add a touch of grated lemon rind, and a smidge of grated nutmeg. But this looks delicious, and I will bake some soon!

Michelle Prepelka (not verified)

4 years 6 months ago

I had some cider that needed to be used up, and boy am I glad I came across this recipe! I followed the recipe exactly as written and, my goodness, they taste absolutely delicious! They’re definitely a new favorite!

Robin (not verified)

5 years 1 month ago

The juice from the apple made this a mushy, wet bread/muffin. But the flavor was excellent.

Chris Winters (not verified)

5 years 1 month ago

This is yummy quick bread. I cut back on the sugar content using unsweetened applesauce and it came out great. Highly recommend.

JoJo (not verified)

5 years 1 month ago

I served these muffins at our potluck. They turned out great!! Definitely would make again.

Myron C. Kirik (not verified)

5 years 1 month ago

YUK!! THIS WAS THE WORST TASTING TREAT EVER. MY WIFE MADE THE BREAD AND IT DID NOT RISE, IT ACTUALLY SANK. THE LOAFS WERE AS HEAVY AS A BRICK. ARE YOU SURE THE INGREDIENTS WERE CORRECT. NO BAKING SODA AND 1.5 TEASPOONS OF SALT. IT MIGHT HAVE WORKED IF IT HAD CREAM AND LESS VINEGAR. DID ANYONE HAVE SUCCESS.

Hi, Myron. After reading another response to your query we realized you used apple cider vinegar instead of the apple cider beverage. We hope you give it another try.

Karen Penney (not verified)

5 years 1 month ago

Use the cider pressed from apples, not the fermented liquid that has turned to vinegar.

Hello, Myron. We are sorry to hear that the recipe did not work out for you. The recipe comes from a local inn and we have been assured that it is correct and that is is well liked by their guests.