Cozy up this fall with a batch of Apple Cider Streusel Muffins. With fresh apple pieces, lots of cinnamon, and a crisp streusel topping, these are irresistible! Not to mention, a drizzle a bit of apple cider icing on top really takes them up a notch!
Preheat oven to 350°F and line 12 muffin tins. If making the crumble, stir together the crumble ingredients: butter, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and set aside. Stir together dry ingredients in a mixing bowl: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugars. Set aside.
Whisk together melted butter (slightly cooled so it doesn't cook the eggs), eggs, apple cider, and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into dry until mostly combined. Stir in diced apples until just combined. Don't overmix!
Fill muffin tins about 3/4 full. Top with streusel, approximately 1 1/2-2 teaspoons on each muffin. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 195-200°F.
If adding the apple cider drizzle, stir together powdered sugar and apple cider, you may want to add more or less apple cider depending on desired consistency. Drizzle on slightly warm muffins.
Notes
You can use whatever apple type you want, you just want to lean towards using good baking apples so it doesn't get mushy during baking.