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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Apple Pie Cupcakes
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Apple Pie Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of classic flavors and modern convenience, offering the rich taste of traditional apple pie in a portable cupcake form. Each cupcake is moist and flavorful, featuring a warm apple filling made with Granny Smith apples and spices, all topped with stabilized whipped cream for a creamy finish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium Granny Smith apples
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for whipped cream)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
  • 1 pinch kosher salt (for whipped cream)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and butter until softened. Let cool.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  3. Make the batter by mixing dry ingredients and creaming butter with sugar. Add eggs and vanilla before combining with dry ingredients alternately with milk.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add a tablespoon of cooled apple filling on top, then bake for 20-25 minutes until done.
  5. For the whipped cream topping, beat together cream cheese and sugar, then gradually add heavy cream until peaks form. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.

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