Cinnamon Apple Cider Cupcakes
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups diced apples (about 2 to 3 medium apples)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp apple cider reduction
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp water
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted brown butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup apple cider reduction
- 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup unsalted brown butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp apple cider reduction (plus extra if desired)
- Apple slices
- Cinnamon sticks