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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Apple Pie Cupcakes

These Apple Pie Cupcakes combine all the flavors of a classic apple crumble pie with the fun and ease of cupcakes. Moist vanilla cake is filled with warm cinnamon apples and topped with a buttery crumb topping. A perfect choice for cozy fall dessert ideas, family gatherings, or whenever you’re craving the best apple pie recipe in a handheld treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • For the Apple Filling:
  • 2 medium apples peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • For the Crumb Topping:
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter cubed
  • Optional Garnish:
  • Caramel drizzle or powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Make the batter: In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla, then alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until smooth.
  3. Cook the apple filling: In a small pan, melt butter and add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook 5 minutes until soft and syrupy.
  4. Make the crumb topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, and cold butter using a fork or your fingers until crumbly.
  5. Assemble: Fill liners two-thirds full with batter. Spoon apple filling on top and sprinkle with crumb mixture.
  6. Bake: Bake 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool & serve: Let cool before topping with caramel drizzle or powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Best apples for baking: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala.
  • Add nuts (like chopped pecans) for extra crunch.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds before serving for that warm “apple pie” flavor.