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Apple Pie Cupcakes Recipe

Apple Pie Cupcakes Recipe
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Delight in the perfect marriage of classic apple pie and fluffy cupcakes with these Apple Pie Cupcakes. Featuring a tender, cinnamon-spiced cupcake base filled with warm apple compote and topped with smooth cinnamon cream cheese frosting, this recipe offers a deliciously charming twist on a beloved dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Apple Filling

  • 4 small tart apples (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
  • 30 g brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 50 g water

Cupcake Batter

  • 185 g cake flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 115 g unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 150 g milk (dairy or non-dairy)

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 60 g unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 125 g cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 75 g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apple Filling: In a small pot, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then uncover and simmer, stirring often, until apples become tender and the mixture thickens into a compote. Add a splash more water if it gets too dry or starts sticking. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-hole muffin or cupcake pan with parchment liners and set aside.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk cake flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric hand mixer until creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Sift half of the dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix on low speed just until combined. Add half of the milk and mix again gently. Repeat with remaining flour and milk, mixing just until smooth—avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes tender.
  7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon batter into liners filling each about two-thirds full for even rising.
  8. Bake Cupcakes: Bake in preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Frosting: Beat softened butter in a medium bowl until creamy. Add cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until smooth and thick but still spreadable.
  10. Fill Piping Bag: Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a small ribbon tip or use two bags and set aside for decorating.
  11. Hollow Cupcakes: Using a small melon baller or knife, scoop out the center of each cupcake about halfway deep to create a cavity for filling.
  12. Fill with Apple Compote: Spoon apple compote into each hollowed cupcake, adding a little more on top and flattening slightly but leaving cup edges clear.
  13. Pipe Frosting Decoration: With the ribbon piping tip, pipe two crisscrossing lines over the apple topping. Switch to an open star tip and pipe a decorative border around the cupcake’s edge, finishing the presentation beautifully.

Notes

  • Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for balanced sweetness and acidity.
  • Ensure all eggs and dairy ingredients are at room temperature for best batter texture.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep cupcakes light and tender.
  • Frosting should be firm but spreadable; chill briefly if too soft.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Bring refrigerated cupcakes to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.

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