These Apple Pie Cupcake Delights are the perfect combination of a classic apple pie and a delicious cupcake. The moist cupcake base is filled with a spiced apple pie filling and topped with a buttery crumb topping. They are sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
For the cupcake base:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the apple pie filling:
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
For the crumb topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the cupcake base.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the batter.
5. In a small saucepan, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch for the apple pie filling. Cook over medium heat until the apples are tender and the mixture has thickened.
6. Spoon the apple pie filling on top of the cupcake batter in each liner.
7. In a bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the crumb topping. Stir in the melted butter until crumbs form.
8. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the apple pie filling on each cupcake.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
10. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy these delicious Apple Pie Cupcake Delights!
Tips
Make sure not to overmix the cupcake batter to keep them light and fluffy.
Feel free to add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the cupcakes for an extra treat.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat, dairy, and eggs
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