Apple Cider Strusel Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Cider Strusel Muffins

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• All Purpose Flour
• Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

How to Make Apple Cider Strusel Muffins

1. **Make the Streusel Topping:** In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
2. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Set aside.
4. **Prepare the Muffin Cups:** Lightly grease twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups or line them with paper liners.
5. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6. **Make a Well:** Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
7. **Combine Wet Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1 cup apple cider, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
8. **Combine Wet and Dry:** Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
9. **Fill Muffin Cups:** Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each prepared muffin cup.
10. **Add Streusel:** Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the streusel topping over each muffin.
11. **Fill and Top:** Fill the muffin cups the rest of the way with batter and sprinkle the remaining streusel evenly over the tops.
12. **Bake:** Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
13. **Cool:** Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
14. Enjoy your delicious Apple Cider Streusel Muffins!