Description
Apple Pie Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of traditional dessert flavors in a convenient cupcake form. Imagine biting into a moist, tender cupcake filled with sweet, spiced apple filling and topped with light, airy whipped cream. These cupcakes capture the essence of apple pie, making them perfect for any occasion, from cozy fall gatherings to festive celebrations. With their easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can impress friends and family with these charming treats. Enjoy the warm flavors of cinnamon and apple wrapped in fluffy cupcakes that are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by sautéing diced apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, butter, and flour until tender.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter; add apple filling on top and cover with more batter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting with stabilized whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg