Description

Apple Pie Cupcakes are a charming fusion of classic apple pie and light, fluffy cupcakes. These delightful treats bring the comforting flavors of fall right to your dessert table, featuring moist cake filled with spiced apple filling and topped with a rich whipped cream frosting. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy gatherings to festive celebrations, these Apple Pie Cupcakes are sure to impress both friends and family. Each bite offers a sweet balance of tender cake, warm spices, and luscious toppings that encapsulate the spirit of homemade goodness.

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 medium Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and diced small
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
2 cups (476 g) heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch kosher salt

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Instructions

Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and butter until slightly softened.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Combine dry ingredients in one bowl; in another bowl, cream together butter and sugar before adding eggs and vanilla.
Mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
Fill muffin liners halfway with batter, add a spoonful of apple filling, then top with more batter until two-thirds full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the topping, beat cream cheese and sugar before gradually adding heavy cream until soft peaks form.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
Calories: 266
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 65mg