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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Apple Pie Cupcakes

Apple pie cupcakes aren't just cute versions of a classic dessert; they are bursting with rich, tart flavors. And the best part? You can make them uniquely your own with countless options for personal twists!
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Course: Cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 18
Calories: 780kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

For cupcakes

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • About 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • About ½ teaspoon salt
  • About ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • About 1 ¼ cups sour cream
  • 2 eggs

For apple filling

  • 2 ¼ cups diced apples about 3 apples
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • About ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

Cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven and prepare cupcake liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients like nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, a pinch of salt, sugar, and flour. Blend wet ingredients like vanilla, egg, vegetable oil, and sour cream in a separate bowl.
  • Gently combine dry and wet ingredients.
  • Scoop the batter into cupcake liners, adding a spoonful of apple filling in the center.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes and let them cool.

Filling

  • Mix apples, fresh lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cornstarch, and sugar in a saucepan.
  • Simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened, then cool.

Frosting

  • Mix butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add cinnamon and heavy cream gradually while at it.
  • Pipe the frosting onto your moist cupcakes, dust with cinnamon, and enjoy your masterpiece!

Notes

  • For a flavor fiesta, consider a combination of apples (Granny Smith, Braeburn, Jonagold, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp).
  • Let ingredients reach room temperature before baking to achieve that seamlessly blended cupcake batter. 
  • You can prepare the apple filling 1-2 days in advance. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for 4 days or in the fridge for a week. For the latter option, remember to bring the cakes to room temp before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 106.5g | Protein: 4.8g | Fat: 30.7g | Saturated Fat: 17.1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 2316mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 13.5g | Sugar: 57.4g | Calcium: 630mg | Iron: 4mg
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