Old-Fashioned Cider Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375; line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
2. 2
   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, 1 1/2 t cinnamon, and salt.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on med-high speed, beat butter and 1 1/4 c sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well blended.
5. 5
   With the mixer on low speed, beat in flour mixture alternately with apple cider, making three additions of flour and two of cider, until just blended.
6. 6
   Gently fold in apples.
7. 7
   Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
8. 8
   In a small bowl, combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the muffins.
9. 9
   Bake for 32-36 minutes or until tops are golden and a pick comes out clean.
10. 10
    Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then transfer to the rack to cool.