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CINNAMON STREUSEL APPLE CIDER MUFFINS



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Make and share this Cinnamon Streusel Apple Cider Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 beaten egg
3/4 cup apple cider or 3/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • FOR STREUSEL: Stir brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in small bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender. Set aside.
  • FOR MUFFINS: Lightly oil twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups or line with paper baking cups; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center. In a small mixing bowl combine egg, apple cider, and oil; add all at once to flour mixture. Stir just till moistened. (The batter should be lumpy.).
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the batter into each prepared muffin cup. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar mixture over each. Fill with remaining batter. Sprinkle tops of muffins with remaining streusel.
  • Bake in a preheated 400° F oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove muffins from pans; cool slightly on racks.

CINNAMON STREUSEL APPLE CIDER MUFFINS



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The streusel topping is what turns this from a good apple muffin recipe to a great apple muffin. The muffin itself is moist with a very mild flavor from the apples. But that streusel... oh my. Full of cinnamon, it bakes to a nice sugary crunch and really complements the apple flavors in the muffin. Just delicious!

Provided by Cheryl Culver

Categories     Muffins

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/3 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 large egg
1 small apple, diced
3/4 c apple cider or apple juice
1/4 c cooking oil
STREUSEL:
1/3 c packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp flour
2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp cold butter

Steps:

  • 1. How to Make it: Preheat your oven to 350° FOR STREUSEL: Stir brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in small bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender. Set aside.
  • 2. FOR MUFFINS: Lightly oil twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups or line with paper baking cups; or 6 Jumbo Muffin Cups set aside.
  • 3. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center.
  • 4. In a small mixing bowl combine egg, apple,apple cider, and oil.
  • 5. Add all at once to flour mixture.
  • 6. Stir just till moistened. (The batter should be lumpy.)
  • 7. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the batter into each prepared muffin cup.
  • 8. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar mixture over each.
  • 9. Fill with remaining batter. Sprinkle tops of muffins with remaining streusel.
  • 10. Bake in a preheated 350° F oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
  • 11. Remove muffins from pans; cool slightly on racks.

APPLE CIDER STREUSEL MUFFINS



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Delicious apple muffins enhanced with the tartness of cider. Topped with a yummy streusel topping that the whole family will love. Reminds me of a warm fall day of apple picking...

Provided by Megs

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup apple cider
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup apples- peeled, cored, and finely diced
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup rolled oats
⅓ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease the bottoms of 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Combine flour, white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl; mix well.
  • Combine apple cider, vegetable oil, and egg in another bowl; blend well. Add flour mixture all at once and stir just until moistened; batter will be lumpy. Stir in apples.
  • Combine brown sugar, oats, pecans, and flour in a medium bowl for topping; mix well. Mix in melted butter until all ingredients are moistened and clumpy.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Top each with a generous amount of streusel topping.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool for 1 minute before removing from the pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 249.3 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

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Apple cider streusel muffins are a delicious treat that is perfect for fall. With the combination of apple cider and cinnamon, these muffins are bursting with flavor. The streusel on top adds an extra bit of crunch and sweetness. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Streusel topping:
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, apple cider, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fill the muffin liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  6. To make the streusel topping, mix the flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon together with a fork until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over each muffin.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

  • Make sure to use apple cider instead of apple juice, as the cider will give the muffins a more concentrated apple flavor.
  • Don’t overmix the batter or your muffins will be tough, mix until just combined.
  • Double the recipe and freeze half for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
  • You can also make minis by using a mini muffin pan.

Conclusion

Apple cider streusel muffins are a perfect fall treat that is easy to make and is sure to please everyone. With their delicious apple and cinnamon flavors, and the added crunch and sweetness from the streusel topping, these muffins are a must-try for any muffin lover. Serve them for breakfast, grab one as a snack, or enjoy them as a dessert, and you won’t be disappointed.
Making a batch of delicious apple cider streusel muffins is an excellent way to kick start your day or unwind after a tiresome day. Apple cider streusel muffins are warm, delicious, moist, and bursting with robust flavors that leave you yearning for more. However, to achieve those mouth-watering muffins, you must follow specific tips, including selecting the right ingredients, mastering the recipe, and adopting healthy cooking habits. Here are some valuable tips that can guide you in making the perfect apple cider streusel muffins.

1. Choose the Right Apples

Apples are the primary ingredient in apple cider streusel muffins. Thus, the type of apples you select will significantly affect the quality of the muffins. Choose apples that are firm, tart, and hold their shape when baked. Avoid using soft, sweet apples such as Gala or Red Delicious, as they will turn into a mushy mess. The best types of apples for baking are Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Rome, or Braeburn, as they hold their shape and provide a tangy flavor, providing the perfect balance with the sweetness in the streusel.

2. Use Fresh Apple Cider

To achieve flavorful muffins, you should use fresh apple cider in your recipe. Store-bought apple juice will not give you the true apple flavor that you desire. Fresh apples that you have juiced or fresh apple cider from the local orchard will provide the best taste. The flavors in fresh apple cider are robust, pure, and add a natural sweetness that binds the ingredients, providing a deep and rich fall flavor.

3. Don’t Overmix Your Muffin Batter

Mix the muffin batter until it's just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough muffins with a lot of air pockets, which is not ideal. Overdeveloped gluten affects the texture of the muffins, and you may end up with tough, rubbery muffins. Thus, use a light touch and mix until the batter is combined and slightly lumpy.

4. Use the Streusel Mixture Sparingly

Streusel is an essential ingredient in apple cider streusel muffins. A perfect streusel follows the 3-2-1 ratio, which means three parts flour, two parts fat, and one part sugar. When making the streusel, avoid overdoing it; the mix should be sprinkled lightly. Too much streusel will make your muffins dry and crumbly, while too little makes them less interesting. Your muffins should have a slightly crunchy topping with a moist, fluffy center.

5. Don’t Overfill Muffin Cups

When filling muffin cups with the batter, stop at three-quarters full. Filling the cups too high can cause the batter to overflow when baking, creating very messy muffins. Overfilling will also affect the baking time and may result in uneven muffins. Keep it simple and fill three-quarters of the cup with batter.

6. Use the Oven Thermometer

Use an oven thermometer to ensure that your muffins cook at the right temperature. Most ovens display inaccurate temperatures, which can result in undercooked or overcooked muffins. An oven thermometer will give you the correct temperature throughout the baking without guessing.

7. Allow to Completely Cool

You should let the muffins cool slightly in the pan before removing them to avoid breaking apart. Then, let them cool on a wire rack before serving to prevent the streusel from becoming soggy. Apple cider streusel muffins are excellent when warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion
Apple cider streusel muffins are a delicious and easy way to embrace the fall season. To achieve the perfect muffins, follow the above tips, and you will end up with delicious, moist, and flavorful muffins. Remember to use the right ingredients, mix the batter appropriately, and carefully distribute the streusel topping, and you will have the perfect muffins. Try the few tips next time you bake apple cider streusel muffins and see the difference in the quality and outcome of the muffins.

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