Creating delicious Apple Cider Muffins is easy if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, eggs, apple cider, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
5. Fold in Apples: If you’re adding chopped apples, gently fold them into the batter.
6. Fill Muffin Tin: Using a scoop, fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the batter.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

With these simple instructions, you’ll have a batch of scrumptious Apple Cider Muffins ready to share or enjoy all to yourself!