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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250
Delightful cupcakes filled with spiced apples and topped with a buttery crumble, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg egg (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp sour cream (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk (room temperature)

Apple Filling

  • 2 ½ cups peeled and finely diced apples (Granny Smith, honeycrisp, or pink lady)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Crumble Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (cubed)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients and combine with wet ingredients to make cupcake batter.
  • Prepare apple filling by cooking diced apples with sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch until thickened.
  • Fill cupcake liners with batter, add apple filling, then top with crumble mixture.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days for best freshness.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, crisp, cupcake