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Apple Crumble Cupcakes

Irresistible Apple Crumble Cupcakes for Cozy Fall Days

Delightful Apple Crumble Cupcakes are a cozy fall treat packed with tender apple filling and a crunchy topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Base
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional to use other spices like ginger for variation.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can omit or substitute with allspice.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can enhance the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan versions, replace with an egg replacer.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¾ cup Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt Use plant-based yogurt for vegan.
  • ½ cup Milk Can be substituted with any non-dairy milk.
For the Apple Filling
  • 2 cups Apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji) Any favorite apple variety may be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can substitute with vinegar in a pinch.
For the Crunchy Topping
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (Cold) Use vegan butter for vegan adaptation.
  • 1 cup Additional Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Flour
Optional Garnishes
  • Caramel Sauce Drizzle for sweetness and decoration.
  • Powdered Sugar For optional dusting and added sweetness.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • pastry cutter
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare Crumble Topping
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Cut in ½ cup of cold, unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Make Apple Filling
  1. Peel, core, and dice 2 cups of apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss with ¼ cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of flour until well coated.
Prepare Cupcake Batter
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, cream together ½ cup of cold unsalted butter and 1 cup of light brown sugar until fluffy—about 3-4 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ¾ cup of sour cream to the creamed mixture. Mix until smooth and gradually incorporate the dry mixture, alternating with ½ cup of milk, until just combined.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the batter into prepared liners, filling each halfway. Add a tablespoon of apple filling on top, then sprinkle the chilled crumble topping generously over all cupcakes.
Bake
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Garnish (Optional)
  1. Drizzle with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes store well for up to 3 days at room temperature; refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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