Best 7 Apple Pie Ala Mode Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Apple Pie Ala Mode Cupcakes, where the classic flavors of apple pie meet the irresistible charm of cupcakes. Each cupcake is a masterpiece, featuring a moist and fluffy vanilla cake batter enveloping a sweet and tangy apple filling, reminiscent of a warm and comforting slice of apple pie. The crowning glory is a velvety smooth vanilla buttercream frosting, swirled atop the cupcake like a luscious scoop of vanilla ice cream, completing the apple pie ala mode experience. This recipe also includes a delectable apple filling recipe, ensuring that your cupcakes burst with the perfect balance of sweet and tart apple flavor. And for the ultimate indulgence, we've included an easy vanilla buttercream frosting recipe, the perfect complement to the apple filling and cake batter.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE PIE CUPCAKES



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We borrowed the filling from a favorite holiday pie and baked it on top of a spiced cupcake for these rustic, all-American bites. The tops spread a bit, so use a spoon or a small offset spatula to help lift the cupcakes out of the pan.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 medium apples, cored, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Large pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch fine salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus melted butter for brushing
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • For the filling: Toss the apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and salt together in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, and cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender but still pliable and the liquid is simmering, about 6 minutes. Add the flour, and stir until it dissolves and the liquid thickens. Remove the skillet from the heat, and let the filling cool completely. Divide the filling evenly into 12 little packed mounds; set aside.
  • For the cupcakes: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, and coat the liners and the top of the tin with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together in a medium bowl. Beat the sugar and eggs in another medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. While continuing to beat, gradually pour in the butter, then add the vanilla. Adjust the mixer to medium-low, and add half the flour mixture. Add the milk, then the remaining flour mixture, taking care not to overmix the batter. It will be thin, like pancake batter; transfer it to a liquid measuring cup to make filling the muffin cup easier.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cups of the prepared muffin tin. Top each with a mound of apple filling. Bake for 15 minutes (the cupcakes will spread quite a bit). Remove the tin from the oven, gently brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Continue to bake until the tops of the cupcakes, which bake and puff around the apple filling, spring back when pressed, 6 to 8 minutes more. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  • For the whipped topping: Beat the cream, confectioners' sugar and sour cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture forms soft peaks. Transfer it to a pastry bag or a resealable plastic bag (snip off the tip). Pipe a dollop of whipped topping onto each cupcake (don't completely hide the cupcake), and sprinkle with cinnamon.

APPLE PIE CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM



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These apple pie cupcakes are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor just screams fall. Of course, they're just as delicious any other time of year. -Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 tablespoons butter
4 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped (about 4 cups)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Thinly sliced apples, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples and brown sugar; cook and stir until apples are tender, 10-12 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely., Using a paring knife, cut a 1-in.-wide cone-shaped piece from top of each cupcake; discard removed portion. Fill cavity with apple mixture., In a large bowl, combine the 5 frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. If desired, top with apple slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CLASSIC APPLE PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 pounds mixed apples (such as Granny Smith, Gala and McIntosh)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 disks Pie Dough, recipe follows
1 large egg, beaten
Coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Peel and core the apples; slice 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the granulated sugar and lemon juice. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the flour, cinnamon and salt and stir until the juices thicken, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. (The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
  • Roll out 1 disk of dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Add the cooled filling and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Roll out the remaining disk of dough into a 12-inch round. Lay the dough over the filling and press the two crusts together around the edges. Fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp with your fingers. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cut a few slits in the top crust to let steam escape. Chill 1 hour.
  • Put a baking sheet on the bottom oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F for at least 30 minutes. Put the pie directly on the hot baking sheet and reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F; bake until the pie is golden and the filling is bubbly, 1 hour to 1 hour, 10 minutes, rotating the pie as needed. (Cover the edges with foil if they are browning too quickly.) Transfer to a rack and let cool until the filling is set, about 3 hours.
  • Pulse the flour, shortening, sugar, vinegar and salt in a food processor until it looks like fine meal. Add the butter and pulse until it is in pea-size pieces. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup ice water and pulse until the dough begins to come together. Pinch the dough with your fingers; if it doesn't hold together, add up to 4 more tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse again.
  • Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pat each into a disk. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or preferably overnight, or freeze up to 2 months.

NEELY'S FRIED APPLE PIE A LA MODE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8 pies

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
2 Gala apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 box ready-made pie crusts (recommended: Pillsbury)
Peanut oil, for frying
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Vanilla ice cream, for topping

Steps:

  • To a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, and the apples and saute until they are tender, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drizzle in the maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Continue cooking for 5 minutes more until the apples are completely softened. Remove them from the pan and allow them to cool while you prepare the dough.
  • Roll out both pieces of pie dough onto a floured surface. Cut out eight 6-inch circles and lay them out onto a parchment-lined sheet tray. Put a heaping tablespoon of the apple pie filling into the center of each round Fold the circles in half and seal their edges with the tines of a fork.
  • In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough peanut oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and reserve.
  • Fry the pies, 3 at a time, in the hot peanut oil until they are golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer the finished pies to a paper towel-lined sheet tray. Once they are cool, toss them in the cinnamon sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream.

APPLE PIE A LA MODE



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This pie a la mode is a family favorite that combines apple pie filling and butter pecan ice cream with caramel topping and chopped nuts. I created it when trying to think up a rich dessert to complete a dinner party menu. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
2 cups butter pecan ice cream, softened if necessary
1 jar (12 ounces) hot caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Spread half of the pie filling over crust. Top with half of the ice cream; freeze 30 minutes. Drizzle with half of the caramel topping; layer with remaining pie filling. Freeze 30 minutes. Scoop remaining ice cream over top. Freeze, covered, until firm., Remove from freezer 30 minutes before serving. In a microwave, warm remaining caramel topping. Serve pie with warm caramel topping; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S APPLE PIE 'ALA MODE' MOONSHINE



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Delish!

Provided by UNCHAINED

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Liqueur Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 46

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ gallon apple cider
½ gallon apple juice
4 cinnamon sticks
1 whole clove
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 cups 190 proof grain alcohol (such as Everclear®)
2 cups vanilla vodka

Steps:

  • Bring the apple cider, apple juice, cinnamon sticks, whole clove, white sugar, and brown sugar to a boil in a large pot; reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • Stir the grain alcohol and vanilla vodka into the cooled mixture. Pour into bottles and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

APPLE PIE CUPCAKES



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We reimagined America's sweetheart-apple pie-into cupcakes made from refrigerated cinnamon rolls and filled with cubed and caramelized Granny Smith apples.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
Juice of half lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (12.4 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (8 Count)
Whipped cream (from 7-oz aerosol can)
Caramel-flavored syrup (from 22-oz bottle)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray 8 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add apples; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar, the cinnamon and salt. Cook 5 minutes longer or until tender. Stir in lemon juice.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix Topping ingredients with fork or hands until crumbly. Set aside.
  • Separate dough into 8 rolls. Flatten each into 4-inch round; place in muffin cup.
  • Divide Apple Filling evenly onto rolls in muffin cups. Divide Topping evenly over Filling.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until bubbly and tops are lightly browned. Cool slightly before removing from muffin cups. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve cupcakes topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apples. This will give your cupcakes the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and core the apples before cooking them. This will make them easier to eat and will help prevent the cupcakes from becoming too mushy.
  • Cook the apples until they are soft but still hold their shape. You don't want them to be too mushy, or they will make the cupcakes too dense.
  • Let the apples cool completely before adding them to the cupcake batter. This will help prevent the cupcakes from becoming too wet.
  • Use a cupcake liner to prevent the cupcakes from sticking to the pan. This will also make them easier to remove from the pan.
  • Bake the cupcakes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Apple pie ala mode cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these cupcakes a try!

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