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Apple Crumble Cupcakes

Apple Crumble Cupcakes

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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Crumble Cupcakes. Each cupcake features a moist, spiced apple filling that blends perfectly with the buttery crumble topping and creamy cinnamon buttercream. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a sweet treat to enjoy at home, these cupcakes are sure to impress. Easy to make and even easier to love, they bring warmth and joy to any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples
  • 30 g light brown soft sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp mixed spice
  • 1 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 10 g unsalted butter
  • 8 g light brown soft sugar
  • 17 g plain flour
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 175 g unsalted butter or baking spread (softened)
  • 175 g light brown soft sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 175 g self-raising flour
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp mixed spice
  • 175 g unsalted butter (softened)
  • 350 g icing sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 23 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apple filling by peeling, coring, and chopping apples into small chunks. Cook with light brown sugar, cornflour, cinnamon, and mixed spice over low heat for 10-15 minutes until soft. Allow to cool.
  2. For the crumble topping, mix flour, light brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Rub in butter until crumbly. Bake at 180C (375F) for 10-15 minutes until golden.
  3. Make the cupcake batter by creaming softened butter with light brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then fold in self-raising flour and spices.
  4. Fill cupcake cases with batter and bake at 160C (350F) for 20-25 minutes until golden; cool completely.
  5. Core each cupcake and fill with cooled apple mixture. Top with cinnamon buttercream and sprinkle with crumble.

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