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Apple Pie Cupcakes: A Perfect Blend of Comfort and Sweetness

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 medium Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled, and diced small
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (476 g) heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt.
  2. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add apple mixture; cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add flour; stir until liquid thickens. Let cool completely.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F; line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  6. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt in bowl.
  7. Cream butter and sugar in stand mixer with paddle attachment.
  8. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  9. Mix in vanilla. Alternate between flour mixture and milk.
  10. Divide batter in muffin tin. Add apple filling.
  11. Bake for 24-26 minutes. Cool cupcakes on rack completely.
  12. Chill bowl and whisk in freezer for 15 minutes.
  13. Mix cream cheese and sugar until no lumps remain.
  14. Add heavy cream; mix on medium until soft peaks form.
  15. Scrape bowl, mix until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla.
  16. Pipe whipped cream onto cooled cupcakes using bag and tip.

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