Apple Pie Cupcakes with Crumble Topping
Apple Pie Cupcakes with Crumble Topping are a delightful twist on classic apple pie, presented in a charming cupcake form. Each bite offers a moist, spiced apple cake base topped with a crunchy crumble that will transport you to a cozy autumn day, no matter the season. Perfect for any occasion, these whimsical treats are sure to impress your guests or bring joy to your family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups diced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients; fold in chopped apples gently.
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly for the topping.
- Fill muffin tins with batter and sprinkle crumble topping on each cupcake.
- Bake for approximately 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg