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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Apple Pie Cupcakes with a Cinnamon Roll Twist to Savor

Delight in these Apple Pie Cupcakes that combine the essence of apple pie with a soft cupcake texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 1 Cinnamon Roll Dough Store-bought recommended
Apple Filling
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 large Apples Diced, mix sweet and tart varieties
  • 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar Coconut sugar works as a substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Use fresh for more flavor
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/2 lemon Lemon Juice From half a lemon
Crumble Topping
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Can replace with gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Nuts Pecans or walnuts recommended

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Medium Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare your muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. Flatten the cinnamon roll dough into 4-inch rounds and press them into the muffin cups.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, add diced apples, and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice to the apples, cooking until tender.
  5. Combine flour, remaining brown sugar, and chopped nuts in a bowl. Cut in 2 tablespoons of butter.
  6. Spoon the apple filling into muffin cups and top with the crumble mixture.
  7. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and apple filling is bubbling.
  8. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples. Avoid overmixing the crumble to retain texture. Cool before serving to enhance flavors.

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