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Apple Crumble Cupcakes

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Delightful apple crumble cupcakes combining soft cupcake with spiced apples and a crispy crumble topping, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Caramel sauce, for drizzling
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crumble Topping: Whisk flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Refrigerate.
  2. Make the Apple Filling: Combine diced apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour in a bowl.
  3. Prepare the Cupcake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, then vanilla. Mix dry ingredients with sour cream and milk alternately.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Fill cupcake liners with batter, top with apple filling and crumble. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool before transferring.
  5. Garnish: Drizzle with caramel and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Use a mix of sweet apple varieties for the best flavor. Serve warm and consider pairing with vanilla ice cream.

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Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/apple-crumble-cupcakes-fall-dessert-recipe/