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Apple Crumble Cupcakes Recipe

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Apple Crumble Cupcakes combine a moist spiced cupcake filled with stewed apples, topped with cinnamon buttercream and a crunchy golden crumble topping. This comforting dessert captures the essence of traditional apple crumble in a delightful portable cupcake form, perfect for fall or any time of the year.

Ingredients

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Stewed Apples

  • 2 apples, peeled and chopped
  • 40g light brown soft sugar
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp mixed spice (or pumpkin spice)

Crumble Topping

  • 40g unsalted butter, softened
  • 50g plain flour
  • 35g light brown soft sugar

Cupcake Sponge

  • 180g light brown soft sugar
  • 115g baking spread (or butter), softened
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp mixed spice (or pumpkin spice)
  • 225g self-raising flour

Cinnamon Buttercream

  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 200g icing sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Stewed Apples: In a saucepan over low heat, combine chopped apples, light brown sugar, cornflour, cinnamon, and mixed spice. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  2. Make the Crumble Topping: Mix softened unsalted butter, plain flour, and light brown sugar until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Spread evenly on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
  3. Prepare the Cupcake Batter: Cream together light brown sugar and baking spread until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add cinnamon and mixed spice, mix well. Fold in the self-raising flour gently until a smooth batter forms.
  4. Bake the Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly into cupcake cases placed in a muffin tin, filling about 2/3 full. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-18 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
  5. Core the Cupcakes: Using a cupcake corer, the large circular end of a piping nozzle, or a knife, remove a small circle from the center of each cupcake to create a hollow for filling.
  6. Fill with Stewed Apples: Spoon the cooled stewed apple mixture into the hollowed centers of the cupcakes.
  7. Make the Cinnamon Buttercream: Beat softened unsalted butter until smooth, gradually add sifted icing sugar and cinnamon, and blend. Add milk or cream as needed to achieve a pipeable consistency.
  8. Pipe the Buttercream: Using a piping bag fitted with a nozzle (such as Ateco 829), pipe a swirl of cinnamon buttercream on top of each filled cupcake.
  9. Top with More Stewed Apples and Crumble: Add a small spoonful of stewed apples on top of the buttercream, then sprinkle the golden crumble topping over it to finish.

Notes

  • Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
  • If you cannot find mixed spice, substitute with pumpkin spice blend.
  • Light brown soft sugar adds a lovely caramel flavor but golden caster or regular caster sugar can be used instead.
  • Use a cupcake corer or equivalent to hollow cupcakes for filling.
  • To substitute self-raising flour with plain/all-purpose flour, add 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder per 225g flour.
  • For gluten-free cupcakes, use gluten-free self-raising flour or plain flour plus baking powder and ¼ tsp xanthan gum.
  • For dairy-free versions, use dairy-free baking spread for cupcakes, buttercream, and crumble topping.
  • Crumble topping stays crunchy best if added just before serving as it can soften when in contact with moist ingredients.
  • Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
  • Freeze cupcakes and buttercream separately for longer storage; freeze decorated cupcakes on a plate before wrapping.

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