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Apple Pie Cupcakes – The Ultimate Aesthetic Fall Cupcakes Recipe

Apple Pie Cupcakes

Apple Pie Cupcakes bring the cozy flavor of a classic apple pie into an adorable, portable cupcake. Perfect for fall baking, cottagecore vibes, and anyone who loves nostalgic, comforting treats without the fuss of making a full pie.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg optional
Wet Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • ½ cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Apple Filling
  • 1 ½ cups apples peeled and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl (optional)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Toppings
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • vanilla cream cheese frosting optional topping

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12‑cup muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugars, egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chopped apples gently.
  6. Optional: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle a bit into each cupcake liner before adding batter.
  7. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired.

Notes

Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture. Avoid overmixing. Store unfrosted cupcakes at room temp up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.