Apple Pie Cupcakes

Name: Apple Pie Cupcakes
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 - 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice; 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 c. canola or vegetable oil; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/2 c. sour cream, at room temperature; 10 oz. Granny Smith apples (2 medium); 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced (11/4 cups); 3 tbsp. granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. apple pie spice; Pinch of kosher salt; 1 1/2 c. cold heavy cream; 1/4 c. sour cream; 1/3 c. confectioners’ sugar; 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice, plus more for serving; 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Don't skimp on the whipped cream frosting.

By Joy ChoPublished: Oct 24, 2022

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Yields:

12 - 12 serving(s)

Total Time:

45 mins

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Transform the classic American treat into cupcakes with sour Granny Smiths grated into the batter and chopped into a compote on top.

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Ingredients

Cupcakes

1 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp.
apple pie spice
3/4 tsp.
baking powder
1/4 tsp.
baking soda
1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
1/2 cup
canola or vegetable oil
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
1/2 cup
packed light brown sugar
2
large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup
sour cream, at room temperature
10 oz.
Granny Smith apples (2 medium)

Apple Compote

1
medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced (11/4 cups)
3 Tbsp.
granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp.
cornstarch
1 tsp.
fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp.
apple pie spice
Pinch of kosher salt

Whipped Cream

1 1/2 cups
cold heavy cream
1/4 cup
sour cream
1/3 cup
confectioners’ sugar
1/2 tsp.
apple pie spice, plus more for serving
1/4 tsp.
pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Step 1Make cupcakes: Heat oven to 350°F and line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2. Step 2In medium bowl, whisk together flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In large bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add sour cream and whisk until smooth.
3. Step 3Peel and grate apples on large holes of box grater. Add dry ingredients to sour cream mixture and whisk just until batter is smooth. Gently fold in grated apples. Divide batter among prepared pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
4. Step 4While cupcakes bake, make apple compote: In small pot, combine apple, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, apple pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium, stirring occasionally, until apples start to soften and get saucy, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl and refrigerate until chilled and ready to use.
5. Step 5Make whipped cream: In stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat heavy cream, sour cream, confectioners’ sugar, apple pie spice, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spoon over cupcakes and top with apple compote. Dust with apple pie spice if desired.