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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250
Delight in these moist apple-filled cupcakes topped with sweet frosting, perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you crave a comforting treat.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 2 Small Granny Smith Apples apples, peeled and chopped into 1/4" cubes (See note!)
  • 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup maple syrup
  • 1 1/4 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Water water
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp Non-Dairy Butter

Batter

  • 1 3/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 3/4 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar, tightly packed
  • 3/4 Cup Non-Dairy Milk
  • 1/3 Cup Canola Oil
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Frosting

  • 12 Tbsp Non-Dairy Butter, room temperature (See note!)
  • 3 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Non-Dairy Milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions 

  • Prepare the apple filling by cooking chopped apples with maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, salt, water, and cornstarch until thickened. Let cool.
  • Mix the cupcake batter by combining flour, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, non-dairy milk, oil, and vanilla. Fill cupcake liners halfway.
  • Spoon apple filling into the center of each cupcake batter.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through. Cool completely.
  • Prepare frosting by beating non-dairy butter, powdered sugar, non-dairy milk, and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Notes

Ensure apples are peeled and chopped into 1/4" cubes for even cooking.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple