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Apple Crisp Cupcakes
Dessert

Apple Crisp Cupcakes

1 h 30 minServes 14Nutri-Score E€€
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what you need

Ingredients

14 people
  • apples (peeled and chopped)Produce420 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • water (for the apple filling)Other30 ml
  • brown sugar (for the apple filling)Pantry100 g
  • ground cinnamon (for the apple filling)Spices2 g
  • ground nutmeg (for the apple filling)Spices500 mg
  • cornstarch (mixed with water)Pantry8 g
  • water (for the cornstarch mixture)Other30 ml
  • butter (softened, for the batter)Dairy113 g
  • sugar (for the batter)Pantry200 g
  • eggs (at room temperature)Dairy3 pieces
  • vanilla extract (for the batter)Pantry5 ml
  • milk (at room temperature)Dairy120 ml
  • all-purpose flour (for the batter)Grains180 g
  • baking powderPantry4 g
  • baking sodaPantry1 g
  • saltSpices1.5 g
  • all-purpose flour (for the crumble topping)Grains60 g
  • white sugar (for the crumble topping)Pantry19 g
  • brown sugar (for the crumble topping)Pantry18 g
  • ground cinnamon (for the crumble topping)Spices500 mg
  • butter (cold, diced, for the crumble topping)Dairy57 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy225 g
  • butter (softened, for the frosting)Dairy113 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry480 g
  • vanilla extract (for the frosting)Pantry5 ml
  • ground cinnamon (for the frosting)Spices8 g

per serving

Nutrition

308kcal

Carbs
46 g
Proteins
3 g
Fat
13 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Hand mixer
  • Muffin pan
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Make the apple pie filling

    • In a saucepan, combine the chopped apples, lemon juice, water, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
    • Cook over medium heat until the apples are soft.
    • Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the filling has thickened.
    Step 1
  2. Make the cupcake batter

    • Beat the softened butter with the sugar until fluffy.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla, then the milk a little at a time.
    • Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix until smooth.
    Step 2
  3. Bake the cupcakes

    • Divide the batter into a lined muffin pan.
    • Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 18 min, then let cool.
    Step 3
  4. Make the crumble topping

    • Mix the flour, white sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
    • Add the cold diced butter and rub it in with a fork or your hands until crumbly.
    • Spread on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 15 min, mixing frequently to break it up.
    Step 4
  5. Make the cinnamon cream cheese frosting

    • Beat the butter and cream cheese together.
    • Add the powdered sugar, cinnamon and vanilla and beat until smooth.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble the cupcakes

    • Remove the center of each cupcake with a spoon.
    • Fill the hollow with apple pie filling.
    • Frost with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting, add a little more apple filling on top and finish with the crumble topping.
    Step 6