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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Delicious Apple Crisp Cupcakes for Cozy Fall Moments

These Apple Crisp Cupcakes combine the comforting flavors of apple crisp and cupcake, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Nutmeg can be used as an alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Brown sugar can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil Applesauce can be used for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Egg Flax egg for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream Greek yogurt works as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk for dairy-free
Apple Filling
  • 2 cups Peeled and finely diced apples Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar For filling
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
Crumble Topping
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour For crumble
  • 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cubes of unsalted butter For crumble
Frosting
  • 2 cups Cinnamon buttercream frosting Consider cream cheese for a twist

Equipment

  • Oven
  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Cream together sugar, unsalted butter, and vegetable oil until light and fluffy, then add egg, sour cream, and vanilla.
  3. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients with room temperature milk until combined, then fill cupcake liners and bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting
  1. Whip room temperature unsalted butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Slowly incorporate heavy cream until smooth and spreadable.
Apple Filling
  1. Combine diced apples, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan, cooking until apples soften.
  2. Create a cornstarch slurry and add to mixture, cooking until thickened, then cool to room temperature.
Crumble Topping
  1. Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then cut in butter until resembling coarse crumbs.
  2. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, then let cool completely.
Assemble the Cupcakes
  1. Pipe frosting onto each cooled cupcake, add apple filling on top, then sprinkle crumble topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing for best results. Experiment with different apple varieties for a unique flavor.

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