Best 9 Apple Pie Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of apple pie transformed into bite-sized treats with our collection of delectable apple pie cupcake recipes. These cupcakes capture the essence of classic apple pie, featuring tender, moist cakes bursting with sweet, tangy apple fillings and topped with irresistible swirls of creamy frosting. From traditional apple pie cupcakes that evoke nostalgic memories to unique variations like caramel apple pie cupcakes and even gluten-free apple pie cupcakes, our recipes cater to every taste and dietary preference. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps of creating these miniature masterpieces that will be the stars of your next gathering or a cozy treat to enjoy at home.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE PIE STUFFED CUPCAKES



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We took our favorite classic dessert, apple pie, and turned it into a can't-miss cupcake. Topped with homemade frosting, drizzled with caramel and stuffed with apple pie filling, we can't promise you'll eat just one.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix yellow
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup caramel topping
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups, or spray muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cake mix, water, oil and eggs until smooth. Fill cups two-thirds full of batter. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cupcakes are set and bounce back when gently touched. Transfer to cooling rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Use small round cutter or wide end of decorating tip to cut out center of each cupcake. Fill centers with apple pie filling.
  • In medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks. Spoon on tops of cupcakes, or fill decorating bag fitted with star tip, and create decorative swirls.
  • Refrigerate cupcakes until ready to serve. Drizzle with caramel topping, and sprinkle with walnuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

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



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Great pie cupcakes for a Sunday morning or even just as little dessert over coffee.

Provided by Sakena

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
3 cups white sugar
1 ⅔ cups milk
6 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups unsalted butter, melted
3 apples, peeled and diced
2 ½ cups unsalted butter
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
½ cup milk
5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 mini muffin tins with paper cups or grease with butter.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • Beat sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add melted butter to the mixture. Add the flour mixture gradually, beating until combined. Fold in apples. Pour batter into the mini muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert cupcakes carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely, at least 15 minutes, while making the icing.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg, beating until well blended. Spread icing over the cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.9 calories, Carbohydrate 84.1 g, Cholesterol 149.9 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 25.2 g, Sodium 154.9 mg, Sugar 65.4 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

APPLE PIE A'LA MODE CUPCAKES



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Created these for my mom. I have been on a cupcake kick lately and she loves more of the fruity type desserts - thus the apple pie ala mode cupcake was born!

Provided by N A

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 24

CAKE
2 1/4 c flour, unsifted
1 1/2 c sugar
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 c vanilla milk or regular milk
1/4 c apple cider
vegetable oil
1 stick butter, unsalted, softened
1 - 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
3 eggs
FILLING
3 granny smith apples, chopped
1/2 c brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c butter
1/8 c apple cider
2 Tbsp flour
BUTTERCREAM
2 stick butter, unsalted
3 c confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
2-3 Tbsp heavy cream
4-5 Tbsp sundae caramel sauce

Steps:

  • 1. For the cake:
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350° Put 24 cupcake papers in muffin tins.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, mixing well.
  • 4. Measure the 1 cup of milk with the 1/4 cup apple cider in a 2 cup measuring cup, then add enough vegetable oil to bring the liquid up to 1-1/3 cups. If you are unable to find vanilla milk be sure to use 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, if using the vanilla milk than only 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract is needed.
  • 5. Add the liquid mixture, butter and vanilla to the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium to medium-high speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Be careful not to overmix.
  • 6. Add the eggs and continue beating an additional 2 minutes. Fill the cupcake papers 2/3s full.
  • 7. Bake at 350° for 15 to 18 minutes or until cake tester inserted near center of cupcake comes out crumbly, or until cake springs back when touched lightly in the center. Allow to cool.
  • 8. For the filling:
  • 9. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add cider,brown sugar,apples and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer until apples are soft. Set aside to cool.
  • 10. For the buttercream:
  • 11. Whip the soften butter with a wired attachment on your mixer than add the confectioners sugar and switch to the paddle blade. Mix slowly until incorporated and than put on medium for 2 minutes.
  • 12. Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of the heavy cream at a time until you get your desired consistency. It should be slightly stiff so it can look like a scoop of ice cream on top of the cupcake.
  • 13. Assembling the cupcake:
  • 14. Cut a small cone in each cupcake and fill with approximately 1-2 tablespoons of the cooled apple mixture.
  • 15. Use a medium size ice cream scoop to place a scoop of buttercream on each cupcake. Drizzle with caramel sauce.

APPLE PIE CUPCAKES



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This is one of my favorite little desserts. I normally grab one in the morning for a little snack or when guests come over for dinner. It's great served with vanilla ice cream. Add any type of frosting and enjoy!

Provided by Jasmine

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 37m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sweet red apple, peeled and roughly chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and roughly chopped
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 24 muffins cups or line with paper liners.
  • Process red apple through a food processor until minced; transfer to a bowl. Process Granny Smith apple through a food processor until minced; transfer to a separate bowl.
  • Combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a bowl using an electric mixer or by hand until batter is smooth. Fold 1/2 cup sweet apple and 1/2 cup Granny Smith apples into batter.
  • Spread graham cracker crumbs onto a piece of waxed paper; add cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour butter over crumbs and mix using your hands until crumbs are moist. Fill each muffin cup with 1 teaspoon crumb mixture and fill the remainder with batter. Sprinkle any remaining crumb mixture over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 12 to 17 minutes. Cool cupcakes in tin for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 183.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

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.

APPLE PIE CUPCAKES



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Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 27

FILLING: 1 recipe for Sauteed Apples, diced up
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CUPCAKES:
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1 (16 - 18 ounce) box white cake mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cup water
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
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SPICED BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
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1 cup butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
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PIE CRUST COOKIES: 1 recipe for Pie Crust Cookies - use your own homemade pie crust or store bought.

Steps:

  • Make sauteed apples and set aside, this will be your filling trust me they taste just like apple pie filling! Allow to cool while you are making cupcakes. Make sure to dice up your apples either before or after you sautee them. ----------------- Preheat oven to 325*F Line cupcake pan with liners and set aside. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, combine cake mix, flour, sugar and salt. Mix to incorporate. Add water, oil, vanilla, sour cream and eggs. Mix well until mixture is smooth. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and apple pie spice. Mix well. Using a large cookie scoop, fill each liner 3/4 full with cake batter. Bake for 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. While cupcakes are cooling, make Spiced Buttercream Frosting. ----------------- Using a stand or hand mixer, blend butter until smooth & creamy. Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until fully incorporated. Add vanilla and mix well. Add heavy whipping cream and blend well until full mixed in. Add cinnamon and nutmeg and mix well, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Set aside. ----------------- Make pie crust cookies (cut into small pieces as shown in photos), set aside. ----------------- When cupcakes are cooled, hollow out cupcakes with a knife or a tool. Spoon diced up sauteed apples into the center of each cupcake. Place a little of the filling or cupcake nub back on top of filling. Pipe frosting and any decorations you want onto cupcake and promptly devour 2.

APPLE PIE CUPCAKES



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I thought of this recipe on my own. I had a can of apple pie filling laying around and put it in my cake batter. My kids love it. Friends can't get enough. Your cake is so moist, and the spice makes it all much more worth while.. I use Butter Cream frosting, but you can use whatever it is you like. Play with it and have fun.....

Provided by Jen Robakowski

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 box yellow cake mix(follow directions on box)
1 can(s) apple pie filling
1 Tbsp apple pie spice

Steps:

  • 1. Follow directions of cake mix on the box
  • 2. Add Apple Pie Spice
  • 3. Add apple pie filling
  • 4. If apples are big make sure you cut them in half works a lot better
  • 5. Bake @ 350 for 20 mins or until firm.
  • 6. Frosting
  • 7. I use buttercream, but you may use whatever you feel the need to. I make my buttercream home made by site. I don't measure anything and it always turns out great.. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to make quick work of the pie filling. Simply add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice to the food processor and pulse until the apples are finely chopped.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can also chop the apples by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely so that they cook evenly in the cupcakes.
  • Don't overfill the cupcake liners. The filling will expand as it bakes, so only fill the liners about two-thirds full.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have any cupcake liners, you can grease a muffin tin and bake the cupcakes in that instead.
  • You can also make these cupcakes ahead of time and freeze them for later. Just be sure to thaw them completely before frosting and serving.

Conclusion:

Apple pie cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover apples. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give these cupcakes a try!

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