Delicious Apple Pie Cupcakes: A Simple Recipe for Fall Delights
These delicious apple pie cupcakes combine the flavors of classic apple pie in a fun cupcake form, perfect for fall treats.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups apples peeled and diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix diced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Fold in the apple mixture and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
For an elegant touch, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.