Description

Apple Pie Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of traditional apple pie flavors and the fun of cupcakes. Each bite delivers tender, spiced cake filled with sweet apple filling and topped with luscious stabilized whipped cream. Perfect for family gatherings, fall festivities, or just as a cozy dessert at home, these mini treats offer all the warmth of apple pie without the fuss. With simple preparation steps and customizable toppings, you can easily impress friends and family with this irresistible dessert.

Ingredients

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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 all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 cups 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 softened. Set aside.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Make the cupcake batter by mixing flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla until just combined.
Fill each liner halfway with batter, add a spoonful of apple filling, then top with more batter.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For frosting, whip heavy cream and fold into prepared cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
Once cooled completely, frost each cupcake generously.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (90g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg