Easy Apple Cider Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel
These easy apple cider muffins with cinnamon streusel are the perfect fall baked good for any occasion.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 283kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE MUFFINS
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg large
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoon oil
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup applesauce unsweetened
- ½ cup apple cider reduced
FOR THE STREUSEL
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoon salted butter melted
Instructions
REDUCE THE CIDER
- Add 2 cups of apple cider to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes on medium-high heat until it’s reduced to ½ cup. Remove it from the heat and set it aside to cool.
MAKE THE MUFFIN BATTER
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, spices, salt, and baking powder and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg thoroughly with a whisk or electric mixer. Mix in the granulated and brown sugars until combined.
- Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and oil. Add the applesauce and reduced cider and mix until fully incorporated.
- Finally, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Set batter aside to rest for 10 minutes before scooping it into the muffin tin.
MAKE THE STREUSEL
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Melt the butter completely in the microwave and set it aside for 1-2 minutes to cool slightly.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the flour mixture and gently incorporate it with a fork until the streusel forms. It will have a sandy appearance with lots of chunks.
BAKE AND COOL
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin. Scoop about ¼ cup of muffin batter into each cup, filling them about ¾ of the way full. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of streusel on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until they test done with a toothpick. Let muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Reduce 2 cups of apple cider to ½ cup and let it cool before adding it to the batter
- You can use plain or spiced apple cider
- Be sure to use room temperature ingredients
- Take care not to overmix the batter to avoid a tough, chewy texture
- Store at room temperature in a plastic bag or airtight container for 2-3 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg
