spiced cider — Housewife's Whimsy

With the harvest season closing fast apples are seriously in season right now! I wanted to try making a cupcake full of fresh apples and topped with spiced cider. I wanted to really capture the taste of the current season and embrace everything that is fantastic about it.The frosting is my favorite part of these. It is sweet yet full of fantastic spiced cider taste. I’ve used Trader Joe’s Spiced Cider but any you might be able to find will work. I would highly suggest using locally sourced cider if you can find any close by. You can add a little bit of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg before adding the cider to the frosting. I used about 3 cups of powdered sugar for this and it was still slightly wet in my opinion. Make certain to check the consistency of the frosting occasionally until it reaches your optimal piping consistence.These are sure to be a huge hit at any harvest or fall party! They would even be ideal for a Thanksgiving dessert. You can easily double the recipe if you are planning to feed a large crowd.[amd-yrecipe-recipe:135]Source: Adapted from Food.com